The Sandon School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityEssex
AddressMolrams Lane, CM2 7AQ
URN137240

School Census

Total 1280
Girls/Boys 635/645
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.6%/50.4%
% pupils where English not first language 5.5%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 151
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 12.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
19/03/2024 Requires improvement
17/12/2013 Good
02/03/2011 Good
Inspection Date 19/03/2024
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 17/12/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 02/03/2011
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 52.50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 72.40%
Entering EBacc 28.10%
EBacc average point score 4.2
Progress 8 0.15
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 39%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61%
Entering EBacc 31%
EBacc average point score 3.83
Progress 8 -0.13
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 54%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 74%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.51
Progress 8 -0.08

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications835
As first preference179
As second preference190
As third preference206
Total Offers Made212
first preference offers160
second preference offers36
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications837
As first preference202
As second preference172
As third preference216
Total Offers Made212
first preference offers182
second preference offers16
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications785
As first preference188
As second preference185
As third preference184
Total Offers Made216
first preference offers170
second preference offers16
third preference offers13
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications692
As first preference173
As second preference125
As third preference180
Total Offers Made213
first preference offers173
second preference offers18
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications726
As first preference158
As second preference154
As third preference184
Total Offers Made198
first preference offers158
second preference offers20
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications799
As first preference235
As second preference174
As third preference173
Total Offers Made211
first preference offers193
second preference offers12
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications850
As first preference235
As second preference210
As third preference177
Total Offers Made212
first preference offers193
second preference offers13
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications925
As first preference213
As second preference264
As third preference202
Total Offers Made211
first preference offers184
second preference offers17
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications919
As first preference225
As second preference248
As third preference200
Total Offers Made214
first preference offers190
second preference offers11
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications901
As first preference212
As second preference245
As third preference185
Total Offers Made212
first preference offers194
second preference offers7
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications989
As first preference212
As second preference252
As third preference225
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers178
second preference offers11
third preference offers9

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree47%
disagree11%
strongly disagree9%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree48%
disagree6%
strongly disagree7%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree16%
agree48%
disagree20%
strongly disagree12%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree8%
agree14%
disagree6%
strongly disagree9%
don't know9%
not applicable54%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree18%
agree41%
disagree26%
strongly disagree11%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree31%
agree24%
disagree18%
strongly disagree12%
don't know0%
not applicable14%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes32%
no68%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree8%
agree32%
disagree30%
strongly disagree25%
dont know5%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree29%
agree37%
disagree21%
strongly disagree4%
don't know8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree29%
agree43%
disagree18%
strongly disagree6%
don't know4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree25%
agree43%
disagree21%
strongly disagree9%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree37%
agree54%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know4%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree52%
agree43%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree23%
agree43%
disagree17%
strongly disagree6%
don't know11%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes73%
no27%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin87.9%
any other white background ethnic origin3.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.6%
african ethnic origin1.4%
indian ethnic origin1%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin89.2%
any other white background ethnic origin3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.3%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.9%
indian ethnic origin0.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.6%

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