Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College vs The Lodge AP
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 529 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
The Lodge AP
Sandbach · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
16 students
| Measure | Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College Sandbach, North West | The Lodge AP Sandbach, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #59 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #600 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 1,340 | 16 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,340 | 16 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 50% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | thelodgeap.org/ |
The verdict
- •Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is the larger school with 1,340 students compared with 16.
- •Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is a academy school while The Lodge AP is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is girls and The Lodge AP 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 The Lodge AP?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College and The Lodge AP?
About 529 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. The Lodge AP: 16. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College and The Lodge AP rank in North West?
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is 59th of 536 and The Lodge AP is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).