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Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College
Middlewich Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3NT, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.9 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,358
Capacity
1,426
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in GCSE Attainment 8, which places it in the top 14% nationally. An impressive 80% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 59% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating a strong foundation in these core subjects. The school also boasts a high EBacc entry rate of 74%, reflecting a commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 55.6 | Top 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 80% | Top 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 59% | Top 20% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 74% | Top 16% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 44% | Top 16% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.9%
White Other4.3%
Asian Chinese3.4%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.14574, -2.37358 · CW11 3NT
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN136340
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sandbachhigh.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College rated by Ofsted?
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2022.
Is Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College a good school?
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College scores 72.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College in GCSEs?
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.6. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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