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Sandbach School
Crewe Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3NS, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.7 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,499
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–19
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 88%, this secondary school demonstrates a supportive community for students aged 11-19. The school boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.2, placing it in the top 38% nationally, while 74% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 17%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality 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. | 48.2 | Top 38% 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%. | 74% | Top 28% 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%. | 50% | Top 36% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
Parent View (274 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child makes good progress
90%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
89%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Progress is communicated
83%
Behaviour is good
83%
School supports development
79%
School keeps me informed
64%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.3%
White Other4.3%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.14286, -2.37077 · CW11 3NS
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN137491
School typeFree schools
Websitesandbachschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandbach School rated by Ofsted?
Sandbach School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Sandbach School a good school?
Sandbach School scores 66.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Sandbach School?
Based on 274 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sandbach School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Sandbach School in GCSEs?
Sandbach School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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