The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (140% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 147
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Miss Emily Crumbleholme (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Crewe Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 4NS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSandbach School
Secondary · Very close
The Lodge AP
Independent · Very close
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College
Secondary · 559m away
Wheelock Primary School
Primary · 791m away
Offley Primary Academy
Primary · 960m away
Elworth Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Elworth CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St John's CofE Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sandbach Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sandbach Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandbach Primary Academy?
Sandbach Primary Academy currently has 147 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandbach Primary Academy take?
Sandbach Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sandbach Primary Academy?
Sandbach Primary Academy is in Sandbach, CW11 4NS, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandbach Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Sandbach Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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