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Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Ellen Walton

corporate_fareSANDBACH HIGH SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

location_onSandbach, CW11 3NT

language Visit Website phone 1270765031

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,398

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Attainment 8

55.6

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Cheshire East

#428 of 3,216 nationally

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Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is a Academy converter secondary school in Sandbach, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is an academy converter in Sandbach, Cheshire East, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of SANDBACH HIGH SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM COLLEGE. The school has approximately 1,358 pupils on roll, of whom 13% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.6, placing the school #1 in Cheshire East and #428 of 3,216 nationally. 58.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 27.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 29 A-level subjects. 44.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 16.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.1 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 1.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

55.6

Grade 5+ E&M

58.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)27.3%

Entering EBacc73.50%

EBacc APS5.06

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.48

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64.80%

EBacc APS4.71

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS4.84

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS5.14

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS5.04

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS4.78

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)SP%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.2%

Achieving A*–A16.4%

Achieving A*–B44.5%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate96.0%

A-level subjects offered29

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate93.40%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate95.80%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate95.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 October 2022

Inspection Report

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01 November 2017

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2022-10-12

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-11-01

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2008-09-23

Section 5 RTI Historic Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2005-11-09

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.0%(14 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,358 pupils. During this period, there were 22 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,358	22	1.6%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,377	19	1.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,378	16	1.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,391	14	1.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,406	12	0.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,390	8	0.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,398	19	1.4%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,412	15	1.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,466	15	1.0%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,476	22	1.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,481	8	0.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,493	8	0.5%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,508	9	0.6%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,517	9	0.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,456	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,456	6	0.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,467	11	0.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,434	1	0.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,454	11	0.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,459	8	0.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,427	5	0.4%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,428	9	0.6%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,431	9	0.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,356	2	0.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,355	7	0.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,354	7	0.5%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 24 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 16 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 9 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 9 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

77.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

84.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

13.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree32%

agree46%

disagree13%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree24%

agree42%

disagree22%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree19%

disagree18%

strongly disagree12%

don't know6%

not applicable18%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes20%

no80%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree14%

agree24%

disagree21%

strongly disagree28%

dont know14%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree50%

agree35%

disagree5%

strongly disagree6%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree42%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree31%

agree43%

disagree17%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree43%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree41%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree35%

disagree13%

strongly disagree10%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes74%

no26%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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