The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 4.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Trust
- CREATE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Bertram (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Weaverham Road, Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2ND
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Sandiway Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sandiway Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandiway Primary School?
Sandiway Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandiway Primary School take?
Sandiway Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sandiway Primary School?
Sandiway Primary School is in Northwich, CW8 2ND, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandiway Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sandiway Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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