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Sandbach School

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Sandbach School

Crewe Road, Sandbach, CW11 3NS

Free schools
Boys
Pupils
1,499
Ages
11-19
FSM
14.1%
Attainment 8
48.2
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.7%
Basics 9-5
49.6%

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
17.2%
EBacc APS
4.00
EBacc 9-5
6.0%
EBacc 9-4
11.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.21
A*-A Grades
18.7%
A*-B Grades
45.7%
AAB+ %
12.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 132 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Sandbach School

Sandbach School is a secondary school in Sandbach, Cheshire East. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.2. The school has around 1,499 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Crewe Road, Sandbach, CW11 3NS | More schools in Cheshire East

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2025 — Good
  2. Jun 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Nov 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sandbach School

What is Sandbach School's Ofsted rating?
Sandbach School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Sandbach School's latest exam results?
Sandbach School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sandbach School located?
Sandbach School is a secondary school in Sandbach, Cheshire East (CW11 3NS).
How many pupils attend Sandbach School?
Sandbach School has around 1,499 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sandbach School with other schools?
View Sandbach 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 Cheshire East.