About
Principal’s Welcome
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Sandford Park School’s website. Whether you are a prospective parent or student, have established links to the school or are an interested browser, I hope you will find this site provides you with an insight into the vitality and variety of school life in Sandford Park.
Our Mission
Sandford Park School’s mission is to educate its Irish and international pupils in a safe, disciplined and caring environment. Our aim is to prepare them to be responsible citizens. We equip our pupils with the skills to enable them to think creatively, reason critically and communicate effectively. We accomplish this by fostering a love of learning, respect for cultural diversity and a strong home/school partnership. Our emphasis is on outstanding teaching, which is the core of Sandford Park School’s philosophy.
Ethos and Values
Sandford Park’s ethos and values are determined by the founder Alfred Le Peton who believed that education had to embrace the whole person. In his writings there is a recognition that the young will benefit only by a growing awareness that they must take responsibility for their own lives; and that the role of the educator was to provide the opportunities and the motivation to bring about this desired end.
Explore Our Ethos & ValuesHistory
Sandford Park School opened its doors to its first School pupils on the 12th of September, 1922. Alfred Le Peton, its first headmaster, had been the joint headmaster with Ernest Exshaw of Earlsfort House School.
Explore Our HistorySandford Park Centenary 2022
Sandford Park School’s mission is to educate its Irish and international pupils in a safe, disciplined and caring environment. Our aim is to prepare them to be responsible citizens. We equip our pupils with the skills to enable them to think creatively, reason critically and communicate effectively. We accomplish this by fostering a love of learning, respect for cultural diversity and a strong home/school partnership. Our emphasis is on outstanding teaching, which is the core of Sandford Park School’s philosophy.
Student Support
One of the School’s most significant features is its reputation for providing excellent pastoral care (or student support) for students. As a co-educational School we strive to develop a positive community spirit as well as focusing on the needs of each individual student so that he or she can acquire the self confidence and personal attributes to succeed in all walks of life.
Read MoreBoard of Governors
Sandford Park School is administered by a Board of Governors, most of whom are former Sandford students and whose sons or daughters have either attended or currently attend the school. This commitment to, and interest in, their former school is indicative of how much past pupils cherish their experience at the school as a formative part of their development.
Louis Roden (Chairperson)
Musician. Daughter and son are former students.
Darren Cran
Chartered Accountant, parent and former student of the school. One son attending and two who previously attended.
Dr Susan Smith
GP and academic. Daughter and two sons are former students (Orr).
Adam Winkelmann
Corporate Development Advisor, former student of the school.
Glenn Cran
Chartered Surveyor, parent and former student of the school. One son attending the school.
Jane Hogan
Business Coach & Consultant. Two sons are former students (Simpson).
Stuart Carolan
Screenwriter, producer, and playwright. One son that is a former student and one daughter attending the school.
Jane Hernon
Interior Designer, two sons are former students.
Jane Hogan
Business Coach & Consultant. Two sons are former students (Simpson).
The Sandford Park Foundation
The Sandford Park Foundation was established by Sandford Park Trust Company CLG, the sole shareholder of Sandford Park School, to support and advance the school’s long-term vision.
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School Policies & Documentation
Our school policies are designed to promote a nuturing and safe atmosphere, where every student feels valued and respected. Within this section of our website you will find a selection of key policies and documentation that govern various aspects of student life at Sandford Park.
Careers
Sandford Park School provides a dynamic and professional working environment, on a state of the art campus. With over 50 staff employed in the areas of teaching, administration and maintenance, Sandford Park School supports each employee to reach their full potential.
Location
Sandford Park is situated in the suburb of Ranelagh, on a secluded and beautiful wooded grounds, close to Dublin city centre.
Sandford Park felt like a second home—a place where everyone supports and inspires each other. The teachers truly care about your growth, and the friendships I built there are some of the most meaningful in my life.