Schools in Sandbach, North West (2025)
12 schools · 5,117 students · 10 academy, 1 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 209.
Sandbach, in North West, has 12 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 5,117 students. By level there are 9 primary, 3 secondary; by sector 10 academy, 1 local authority, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Sandbach's schools is 209, below the North West median of 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
11 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College (80.3, top 25% of secondary schools nationally), followed by Elworth CofE Primary School (70.7, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Offley Primary Academy (70.2, top 25% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Sandbach School (1,534 students), Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College (1,340 students), Offley Primary Academy (454 students). 2 schools are single-sex.
Ranked schools in Sandbach
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 180Sandbach High School and Sixth Form CollegeSandbach · Academy Secondary55.6 Attainment 8 · 1,340 students
- 271Elworth CofE Primary SchoolSandbach · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 413 students
- 370Offley Primary AcademySandbach · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 454 students
- 466Sandbach SchoolSandbach · Academy Secondary48.2 Attainment 8 · 1,534 students
- 555St John's CofE AcademySandbach · Academy Primary– · 154 students
- 646Sandbach Primary AcademySandbach · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 149 students
- 740Brereton CofE Primary SchoolSandbach · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
- 839Wheelock Primary SchoolSandbach · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 394 students
- 935Smallwood CofE Primary SchoolSandbach · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 178 students
- 1032Elworth Hall Primary SchoolSandbach · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
- 1127Warmingham CofE Primary SchoolSandbach · Academy Primary33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 74 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College Sandbach · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 80.3 Top 25% | 55.6 Attainment 8 | 1,340 |
| 2 | Elworth CofE Primary School Sandbach · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 70.7 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 413 |
| 3 | Offley Primary Academy Sandbach · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 70.2 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 454 |
| 4 | Sandbach School Sandbach · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 66.2 Top 50% | 48.2 Attainment 8 | 1,534 |
| 5 | St John's CofE Academy Sandbach · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 54.7 Top 50% | – | 154 |
| 6 | Sandbach Primary Academy Sandbach · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 46.0 Lower 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 149 |
| 7 | Brereton CofE Primary School Sandbach · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 40.2 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
| 8 | Wheelock Primary School Sandbach · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 39.3 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 394 |
| 9 | Smallwood CofE Primary School Sandbach · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 34.6 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 178 |
| 10 | Elworth Hall Primary School Sandbach · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 32.0 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 209 |
| 11 | Warmingham CofE Primary School Sandbach · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 26.6 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74 |
Other schools in Sandbach
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Sandbach?
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is the highest-ranked school in Sandbach with a Success Index (England) of 80.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary schools in England).
How many schools are in Sandbach?
Sandbach has 12 schools (3 secondary, 9 primary) educating 5,117 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Sandbach?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Sandbach is 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.