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The Sandon School

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The Sandon School

Molrams Lane, Sandon, Chelmsford, CM2 7AQ

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Pupils
1,231
Ages
11-18
FSM
15.5%
Attainment 8
46.6
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.2%
Basics 9-5
42.3%

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
24.5%
EBacc APS
3.91
EBacc 9-5
9.6%
EBacc 9-4
17.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.54
A*-A Grades
13.5%
A*-B Grades
37.8%
AAB+ %
11.5%

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 97 students entered

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About The Sandon School

The Sandon School is a secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.6. The school has around 1,231 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Sandon School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Dec 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Sandon School

What is The Sandon School's Ofsted rating?
The Sandon School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are The Sandon School's latest exam results?
The Sandon School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Sandon School located?
The Sandon School is a secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex (CM2 7AQ).
How many pupils attend The Sandon School?
The Sandon School has around 1,231 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Sandon School with other schools?
View The Sandon School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Essex.