Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College

About Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is an academy converter in Sandbach, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,358 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of SANDBACH HIGH SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM COLLEGE. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 October 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.3 (2025/26). 12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cheshire East →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Girls

Pupils / Capacity

1,358 / 1,426 (95%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 October 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Middlewich Road, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 3NT

Phone

01270765031

Headteacher

Ellen Walton

Website

http://www.sandbachhigh.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College?

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is an academy converter in Sandbach, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

Is Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College a girls school?

Yes — Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is a girls school.

How many pupils does Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College have?

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College has 1,358 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 October 2022).

How does Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.3 in 2025/26.

Is Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is part of SANDBACH HIGH SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM COLLEGE.

Where is Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College?

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is located at Middlewich Road, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 3NT.