Schools in Sandbach
13 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sandbach School Free schools | No overall grade (2025) | 11–19 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (9)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brereton CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Elworth CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Smallwood CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Warmingham CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Wheelock Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St John's CofE Academy Academy sponsor led | Inadequate (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Elworth Hall Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Offley Primary Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sandbach Primary Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Hall School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 8–16 | — |
| The Lodge AP Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 13–18 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.