The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.2
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
7.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.04
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 230 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 142 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,499
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- SANDBACH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Burns (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Crewe Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3NS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSandbach Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
The Lodge AP
Independent · Very close
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College
Secondary · 371m away
Offley Primary Academy
Primary · 873m away
Wheelock Primary School
Primary · 899m away
Elworth Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Elworth CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St John's CofE Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sandbach School a selective school?
No. Sandbach School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sandbach School's Ofsted rating?
Sandbach School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandbach School?
Sandbach School currently has 1,499 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandbach School take?
Sandbach School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sandbach School?
Sandbach School is in Sandbach, CW11 3NS, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandbach School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sandbach School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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