Sandiway Primary School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sandiway Primary School.

Northwich, CW82ND Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 74.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
25 January 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Requires Improvement
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
Weaverham Road
Sandiway
Northwich, CW82ND
Phone
1606883298
Website
sandiway.cheshire.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146131
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Weaverham Road, Sandiway, Northwich, CW8 2ND
Website
www.sandiway.cheshire.sch.uk
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CREATE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
201
Free School Meals
6.0% (12 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
4.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
74.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
74.0 (+15.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
4.4 (13.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.3 (3.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 106.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
29
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
201 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing and achieving together"

Respect Ownership Caring Kindness

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Debbie Bertram welcomes families and describes the Growing and Achieving Together vision and the ROCK values (Respect, Ownership, Care, Kindness), emphasising engaging lessons and a strong sense of community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Club Rock - Before/After School Club

Facilities

School hall Outdoor facilities including reception area, field and forest areas

Curriculum Highlights

Our progressive curriculum is ambitious; each child learns and remembers more through their exciting, empowering and engaging learning journey.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Club Rock operates from 7.30am to 6.00pm. Breakfast Club operates from 7.30am. After-School Club operates from 3.15pm (KS2 from 3.20pm). Regular bookings can be made via IPAL; ad-hoc bookings via IPAL. Costs: Breakfast Club £7.00; after-school until 4.30pm £7.00, until 6.00pm £14.00 with a 10% discount for second and subsequent siblings. Location: Club Rock operates from the school hall (or a classroom if the hall is in use) with access to outdoor facilities including the reception area, field and forest areas.

Admissions Criteria

Reception admissions are dealt with by Cheshire West and Cheshire Admissions team. For In-Year admissions, contact the school to check space (Headteacher via [email protected] or [email protected]) and then apply on Cheshire West and Chester's admissions website.

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