The Sandon School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Sandon School.

Chelmsford, CM27AQ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
57.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.15
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 74.7%
Continue in education or training
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 56.0%
Sustained employment
54.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
19 March 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Molrams Lane
Sandon
Chelmsford, CM27AQ
Phone
1245473611
Website
sandon.essex.sch.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137240
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Molrams Lane, Sandon, Chelmsford, CM2 7AQ
Website
http://www.sandon.essex.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SANDON SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1,253 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,276
Free School Meals
15.7% (200 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (24 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
56.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
26.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
54%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
115 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
74.7 (+22.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.3 (+9.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.15 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
80 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
160
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,276 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(23 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(21 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aiming Higher Together"

A Learning Organisation A Caring and Supportive Community An Effective Learning Environment A Popular School

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to The Sandon School. The school describes a learning community founded on traditional values of respect and courtesy, combined with the latest educational developments. It emphasizes a strong partnership between student, home and school to help students aim higher and to develop talents.

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