Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College vs Sandbach Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 559 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College
Sandbach · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,340 students
Sandbach Primary Academy
Sandbach · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
149 students
| Measure | Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College Sandbach, North West | Sandbach Primary Academy Sandbach, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #59 of 536 | #1119 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #600 of 4,090 | #8888 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,340 | 149 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,340 | 149 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 38.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 141.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.06 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.9 | – |
| town | Sandbach | Sandbach |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sandbachhigh.co.uk | www.sandbach-pri.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.3 vs 46.0).
- •Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is the larger school with 1,340 students compared with 149.
- •Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is girls and Sandbach Primary Academy is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College better than Sandbach Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College ranks higher (80.3 vs 46.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College and Sandbach Primary Academy?
About 559 m in a straight line, between Sandbach and Sandbach in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College: 1,340. Sandbach Primary Academy: 149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College and Sandbach Primary Academy rank in North West?
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is 59th of 536 and Sandbach Primary Academy is 1119th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).