Sandwich Technology School — Secondary School in Sandwich

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Sandwich Technology School

Sandwich, CT13 0FA

1,235 Pupils

1,368 Capacity

11–19 Age Range

36.60% FSM %

644 Boys

591 Girls

About Sandwich Technology School

Sandwich Technology School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Sandwich, Kent, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 11–19. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,235 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,368. Current headteacher: Simon Sharples.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Kent
Region	South East
Administrative District	Dover
Parliamentary Constituency	Herne Bay and Sandwich
Ward	Sandwich
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL
Opened	01-11-2010
UKPRN	10032210
URN	136317
Data Last Updated	19-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Simon Sharples	Accounting Officer	01/01/2025	—	N/A
Mr Martin Hydes	Chair of Trustees	10/12/2024	09/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andy Fisher	Chief Financial Officer	01/11/2010	—	N/A
Mr Paul Carter	Member	04/09/2023	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Martin Hydes	Member	01/01/2025	—	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Katharine Manser	Member	04/09/2023	—	Appointed by academy members
Lord Charles Northbourne	Member	04/09/2023	—	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Sarah Beavon	Trustee	11/01/2023	11/01/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Cadby	Trustee	29/11/2023	28/11/2027	Elected by school staff
Mr Robert Carroll	Trustee	26/03/2025	26/03/2029	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Micheala Clay	Trustee	09/12/2024	08/12/2028	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Amelia Donohoe	Trustee	03/02/2025	03/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board