Sandbach School

A good free schools school in Cheshire East. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sandbach School.

Sandbach, CW113NS Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
60.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.28
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.3%
Continue in education or training
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.0%
Sustained employment
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 24.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 November 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Crewe Road
Sandbach, CW113NS
Phone
1270758870
Website
sandbachschool.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137491
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Crewe Road, Sandbach, CW11 3NS
Website
http://sandbachschool.org/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Boys
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SANDBACH SCHOOL
Capacity
1500 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
1,507
Free School Meals
13.9% (209 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (60 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
English Attainment 8:
9.5
Maths Attainment 8:
9.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
Ebacc English:
96.6%
Ebacc Entry:
8.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
78.0%
Ebacc Languages:
14.8%
Ebacc Maths:
99.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.28
Progress 8 Range:
0.11 to 0.45
University Progression:
58.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
59.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
24.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
58%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
112 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.3 (+20.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.7 (+8.2 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.28 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
84 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
167
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,507 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(8 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Sports / Movement Science (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ut Severis Seges (As you sow, so shall you reap; the more you put into school life, the more you will get out of it)"

Commitment to excellence in all aspects of school life – “working hard and playing hard”. Respect for self and others, combined with a responsibility and caring for all members of the school and its wider community. Integrity, honesty and open-ness in how every member of the school community operates. Encouragement of all to be creative, innovative and able to take initiative in order to develop every individual beyond their perceived potential.

Head Teacher's Message

Sandbach School aims to develop the compassion, aspiration and resilience of each student; aims for pupils to be at ease with themselves, to have self-worth and talents developed; emphasises traditional values and a strong academic curriculum; invites visitors to learn more about the school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Xtra Programme Combined Cadet Force (CCF)

Sports

Football Hockey Cricket Tug-of-War Swimming Orienteering

Facilities

Grade II listed main block (designated by English Heritage)

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum is a broad and balanced seven-year journey planned to support personal and academic growth, social mobility and tolerance. EBacc subjects are at the heart of the curriculum, with the vast majority of students following these subjects until the end of Year 11. Reading is viewed as the gateway to learning and is fully integrated into schemes of work across the curriculum. Transition and induction: At KS3 the curriculum is designed to be broad and balanced. Year 9 Bridging Year: English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, MFL, RS, Music, Drama, Art, Food and Resistant Materials in Y9; eight subjects chosen; Geography and History required. Year 10 & Year 11: Core English, Maths, Science and P.E. plus four courses chosen from practical, vocational and academic subjects; focus on progression. Year 12 & Year 13: Subjects chosen to meet career aspirations; blocks reviewed annually; bespoke PSHCE curriculum for older students.

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