Sandbach Primary Academy, Sandbach

In its own words: "Welcome to Sandbach Primary Academy, a school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are incredibly proud of our warm, inclusive and family-centred community, where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. At Sandbach, we believe that every child deserves the very best."

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Sandbach Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Cheshire East and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (73% in reading, 73% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Sandbach Primary Academy as their first choice and 48 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Sandbach Primary Academy are Wheelock Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 67% maths); Offley Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 85% reading, 85% maths); Elworth Hall Primary School (0.8 miles, 78% reading, 67% maths); and Elworth CofE Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 87% reading, 84% maths).

Sandbach Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Sandbach Primary Academy is one of 13 schools run by The Aspire Educational Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 59% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Sandbach Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 63% would recommend the school, 81% say their child is happy there and 63% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (88%); the weakest, that they would recommend the school (63%).

35.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 25 pupils (16.8%) received SEN support and 16 (10.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Sandbach Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sandbach School (opposite), 80 metres away.

Sandbach Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Sandbach Primary Academy are Sandbach School (0.1 miles) and Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College (0.3 miles).