Sandbach Primary Academy vs Wheelock Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 791 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
Wheelock Primary School
Sandbach · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
394 students
| Measure | Sandbach Primary Academy Sandbach, North West | Wheelock Primary School Sandbach, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1119 of 2,286 | #1317 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8888 of 15,697 | #10313 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 149 | 394 |
| Pupils on roll | 149 | 394 |
| Free school meals | 38.5% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 141.9% | 114.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sandbach | Sandbach |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sandbach-pri.cheshire.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Sandbach Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.0 vs 39.3).
- •Sandbach Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 58%).
- •Wheelock Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Wheelock Primary School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 149.
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 Wheelock Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sandbach Primary Academy ranks higher (46.0 vs 39.3 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 Wheelock Primary School?
About 791 m in a straight line, between Sandbach and Sandbach in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sandbach Primary Academy: 149. Wheelock Primary School: 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandbach Primary Academy and Wheelock Primary School rank in North West?
Sandbach Primary Academy is 1119th of 2,286 and Wheelock Primary School is 1317th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).