Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College
Middlewich Road, Sandbach, CW11 3NTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Sandbach for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. It ranks 2nd of 22 secondary schools in Cheshire East. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 October 2022, report published 27 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 October 2022
Pupils and students in the sixth form are proud of their school. They told inspectors that they are happy and that they can be themselves. They said that everyone is accepted and welcomed. Pupils and students know that their teachers expect the best from their academic achievement and their behaviour. The majority of pupils rise to this challenge. They achieve well as a result. Leaders have created a community for pupils, students and staff based on kindness and respect. In the main, pupils and students study without disruption to their learning. The atmosphere around the school is calm and productive. Pupils said that they feel safe. They explained that bullying is not tolerated, and if it does occur, it is challenged and dealt with effectively. Sixth-form students act as role models for younger pupils. They dedicate time to mentoring pupils, for example by reading with them. Students also act as anti- bullying ambassadors. Students and pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular and enrichment activities. Through these activities, they are empowered by staff to develop their character and voice their opinions. A recent example is the school feminist group. They have launched a campaign to stop the sexualisation of children and to challenge the unwanted sexual behaviour that young girls and women may face in society.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects in key stage 3, leaders' systems for assessing pupils' learning are not sufficiently well developed. As a result, a small number of pupils do not learn all that they could. Leaders should ensure that teachers know exactly how well pupils are building up knowledge across all subjects.
- For a minority of pupils, the support that leaders provide to help them to catch up with their reading knowledge requires development. This means that some pupils are not catching up with their reading as quickly as they should. Leaders should continue to develop their systems to support those pupils who are behind in their reading knowledge.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
238 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
106 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,340 pupils on roll, with places for 1,426
Schools near Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbach School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 48.2 |
| The Lodge AP | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 48.2 |
| Sir William Stanier School | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 28.4 |
| Alsager School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.9 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SANDBACH HIGH SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Girls
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ellen Walton
- Phone
- 01270765031
- Address
- Middlewich Road, Sandbach, CW11 3NT
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- URN
- 136340
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.