The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.6
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 213 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 98 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,231
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 15.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE SANDON SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Andrew Weaver (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Molrams Lane, Sandon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOctavia House Schools, Essex
Independent · 1.1km away
Clarity Independent School
Independent · 1.2km away
Larkrise Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Woodcroft Nursery School
Nursery · 1.8km away
Meadgate Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford
Primary · 2.4km away
Beehive Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Trinity Road Primary School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Sandon School a selective school?
No. The Sandon School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Sandon School's Ofsted rating?
The Sandon School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Sandon School?
The Sandon School currently has 1,231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Sandon School take?
The Sandon School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Sandon School?
The Sandon School is in Chelmsford, CM2 7AQ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Sandon School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Sandon School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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