Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College vs Sandbach School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 370 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 School
Sandbach · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,534 students
| Measure | Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College Sandbach, North West | Sandbach School Sandbach, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #59 of 536 | #136 of 536 |
| National rank | #600 of 4,090 | #1190 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,340 | 1,534 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,340 | 1,534 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.6 | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.8% | 49.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.3% | 74.1% |
| EBacc average points | 5.06 | 4.00 |
| A level points per entry | 33.9 | 33.2 |
| town | Sandbach | Sandbach |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sandbachhigh.co.uk | sandbachschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.3 vs 66.2).
- •Sandbach School is the larger school with 1,534 students compared with 1,340.
- •Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is girls and Sandbach School is boys.
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 School?
On the Success Index (England), Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College ranks higher (80.3 vs 66.2 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 School?
About 370 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 School: 1,534. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College and Sandbach School rank in North West?
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is 59th of 536 and Sandbach School is 136th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).