Sandbach Primary Academy vs Sandbach School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 190 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandbach Primary Academy
Sandbach · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
149 students
Sandbach School
Sandbach · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,534 students
| Measure | Sandbach Primary Academy Sandbach, North West | Sandbach School Sandbach, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1119 of 2,286 | #136 of 536 |
| National rank | #8888 of 15,697 | #1190 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 149 | 1,534 |
| Pupils on roll | 149 | 1,534 |
| Free school meals | 38.5% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 141.9% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.2 |
| town | Sandbach | Sandbach |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sandbach-pri.cheshire.sch.uk | sandbachschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Sandbach School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 46.0).
- •Sandbach School is the larger school with 1,534 students compared with 149.
- •Sandbach Primary Academy is co-educational 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 Primary Academy better than Sandbach School?
On the Success Index (England), Sandbach School ranks higher (66.2 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 Primary Academy and Sandbach School?
About 190 m in a straight line, between Sandbach and Sandbach in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sandbach Primary Academy: 149. Sandbach School: 1,534. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandbach Primary Academy and Sandbach School rank in North West?
Sandbach Primary Academy is 1119th of 2,286 and Sandbach School is 136th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).