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Sandbach Primary Academy

Cheshire East, CW11 4NSPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3278 of 13,686 nationally

About Sandbach Primary Academy

Parent feedback at Sandbach Primary Academy is a mixed bag, which is worth noting if you’re weighing up how the school communicates with families. In the most recent Parent View survey, 63% of the 16 respondents said they would recommend the school, while 38% said they would not. That split is reflected in the detail: 81% of parents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy, and 88% felt their child is safe. But when it comes to how concerns are handled, only 50% agreed or strongly agreed that they are dealt with properly, and 19% disagreed. On the question of whether the school lets parents know how their child is doing, 75% were positive, but a quarter disagreed. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 46 applications for 22 places and an oversubscription ratio of 2.09, and 19 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests a solid local reputation, even if the parent experience isn’t universally glowing.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCrewe Road, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 4NS
HeadteacherEmily Crumbleholme
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils147
Free School Meals (FSM)34.6%
School Capacity147 / 105 (140% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 16 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolSensory RoomArt StudiosGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballCricketTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaChoirCodingEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: sandbach-pri.cheshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandbach Primary Academy

Sandbach Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.