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Sandy Hill Academy
St Austell·South West·Academy
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PrimaryAcademyAges 3–11Co-edDoes not apply
Sandy Hill Academy is a primary academy in St Austell, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Sandy Hill Academy has 71% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 9.4%, 13% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.2%.
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At Sandy Hill Academy, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
83% met the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths.
Sandy Hill Academy has an overall absence rate of 5.2%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Sandy Hill Academy is 9.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Sandy Hill Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Sandy Hill Academy is next inspection expected around 2027.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Sandy Hill Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
156/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
65/mo
42% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 4.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.6
Bus Stops
16
Within 500m
Nearest Station
St Austell Rail Station
1.4km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.