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Schools in Sandbach

A town in Cheshire East

  • Town
  • 10 schools and nurseries
  • 4,025 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Sandbach at a glance

Strong results at 16, weaker primary inspections

How Sandbach's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries104 primary · 2 secondary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better50%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1164%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths51%Attainment 8 49.7, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary16%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school13%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Sandbach

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Sandbach primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Sandbach

4 mainstream schools in Sandbach, best first

Offley Primary Academy

Sandbach, CW11 1GY · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results well above the England average.

75 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1175%

England 62%

Days missed
3.5%
Pupils
454
Pupils per teacher
23.0
View school Offley Primary Academy

Sandbach Primary Academy

Sandbach, CW11 4NS · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results well above the England average.

14 first choices, 18 offers made

Met the standard at 1175%

England 62%

Days missed
5.0%
Pupils
149
Pupils per teacher
24.9
View school Sandbach Primary Academy

Wheelock Primary School

Sandbach, CW11 4PY · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

38 first choices, 55 offers made

Met the standard at 1158%

England 62%

Days missed
4.5%
Pupils
394
Pupils per teacher
22.9
View school Wheelock Primary School
See all 4 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Sandbach

2 mainstream schools in Sandbach, best first

Sandbach School

Sandbach, CW11 3NS · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results close to the England average.

253 first choices, 236 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1645.9

England 46.2

Days missed
7.4%
Pupils
1,534
Pupils per teacher
15.3
View school Sandbach School
See all 3 secondary schools

Nurseries in Sandbach

3 in Sandbach, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Sandbach

3 in Sandbach, by the school's Eduscope score

Sandbach School

Sandbach, CW11 3NS · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results close to the England average.

253 first choices, 236 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1645.9

England 46.2

Days missed
7.4%
Pupils
1,534
Pupils per teacher
15.3
View school Sandbach School

The Lodge AP

Sandbach, CW11 4NE · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
16
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Lodge AP

Private Schools in Sandbach

1 in Sandbach. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Lodge AP

Sandbach, CW11 4NE · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
16
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Lodge AP
The map

Every school in Sandbach, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College, GoodSandbach School, Good or betterSandbach Primary Academy, Good in every areaWheelock Primary School, GoodOffley Primary Academy, Good in every areaSt John's CofE Academy, InadequateThe Lodge APSandbach Heath (St John's) Playgroup, GoodPartou Kids Corner Day Nursery & Pre-School, GoodKids Planet Sandbach Montessori
  • Good4
  • Inadequate1
  • Not graded yet5
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Sandbach school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Sandbach's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Sandbach by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Sandbach vs England

How good are Sandbach's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Sandbach

SandbachEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    50%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    64%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    51%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    13%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    16%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

67%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate1

How it has changed

Sandbach in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
64% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%55%70%2018201920222023202420252026
51% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
13% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Sandbach has 10 schools and nurseries.

There are 9% more pupils than in 2018.

16% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Sandbach's state schools each January.

Up 9% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Sandbach16%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Sandbach

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How many schools are in Sandbach?

Sandbach has 10 schools, including 4 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 3 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Sandbach?

The highest-ranked schools in Sandbach on Eduscope are Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College, Sandbach School, Offley Primary Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Sandbach are rated Good or Outstanding?

67% of inspected schools in Sandbach hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Sandbach perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Sandbach, 64% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Sandbach?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Sandbach is 16.5:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Sandbach schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Sandbach is 13.0%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Sandbach?

There are 4,025 pupils enrolled across schools in Sandbach, with 1,151 in primary and 2,874 in secondary. 13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Sandbach?

There is 1 independent school in Sandbach. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Sandbach?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in Sandbach by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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