The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.6
11.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
17.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
74%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.10
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 219 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 122 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,358
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 12.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- SANDBACH HIGH SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
- Head
- Mrs Ellen Walton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Middlewich Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3NT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSandbach School
Secondary · 371m away
The Lodge AP
Independent · 529m away
Sandbach Primary Academy
Primary · 559m away
Offley Primary Academy
Primary · 766m away
Elworth Hall Primary School
Primary · 776m away
Elworth CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Wheelock Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St John's CofE Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College a selective school?
No. Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College?
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College currently has 1,358 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College take?
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College?
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is in Sandbach, CW11 3NT, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College have a sixth form?
Yes, Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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