Sandford Hill Primary School
Community primary school in Stoke-on-Trent (Stoke-on-Trent).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you and your child to Sandford Hill Primary School. As Headteacher, I feel incredibly proud and privileged to lead such a caring, vibrant, and hardworking school community. At Sandford Hill, we are passionate about providing the very best learning experiences for every child.
Our school motto – Thoughtfulness, Respect and Hard Work – lies at the heart of all we do. These values are reflected daily in the way our children care for one another, in the strong relationships between staff and pupils, and in the supportive partnerships we build with families and the wider community.
We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child feels valued, inspired, and able to thrive. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure that learning is engaging, meaningful, and fun – helping all children to reach their full potential.
We hope you find our website helpful and informative, but the best way to truly experience the warmth and ethos of Sandford Hill is to come and see us in action. Visitors are always welcome – please don't hesitate to get in touch to arrange a visit.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Music
- Orchestra
Key facts
- URN
- 124030
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Constituency
- Stoke-on-Trent Central
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chris Austin | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kelsey Chahal | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Tim Moss | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sarah Smith | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mrs Ann-Marie Jackson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Claire Robinson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Sonia Bullock | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Ian Walford Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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