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Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College

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Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College

Middlewich Road, Sandbach, CW11 3NT

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Girls
Pupils
1,358
Ages
11-18
FSM
12.1%
Attainment 8
55.5
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
55.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
29.5%
Basics 9-5
58.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
73.5%
EBacc APS
5.06
EBacc 9-5
30.3%
EBacc 9-4
43.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.94
A*-A Grades
16.4%
A*-B Grades
44.5%
AAB+ %
8.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 123 students entered

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About Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Sandbach, Cheshire East. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.5. The school has around 1,358 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Middlewich Road, Sandbach, CW11 3NT | More schools in Cheshire East

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2022 — Good
  2. Sept 2008 — Outstanding (predecessor: Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College

What is Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College's latest exam results?
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College located?
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Sandbach, Cheshire East (CW11 3NT).
How many pupils attend Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College?
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College has around 1,358 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College with other schools?
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