The Sandon School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Molrams Lane Sandon Chelmsford Essex CM2 7AQ |
| Phone | 01245473611 |
| Reference Number | 137240 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1231 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.28%
Girls: 49.72% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 99 | 115 | 214 |
| 8 | 111 | 105 | 216 |
| 9 | 121 | 93 | 214 |
| 10 | 101 | 109 | 210 |
| 11 | 104 | 104 | 208 |
| 12 | 35 | 42 | 77 |
| 13 | 48 | 44 | 92 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.3% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| African | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 2024-06-13 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2024-03-19 | School inspection:Requires ImprovementSchool inspection, PDF - 13 June 2024 |
| 2018-03-22 | Short inspectionShort inspection, PDF - 30 April 2018 |
| 2013-12-17 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 03 February 2014 |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 18 February 2012 |
| Previously as The Sandon School | |
| 2011-03-02 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 24 March 2011 |
| 2007-09-27 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 19 October 2007 |
| 2005-03-07 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 20 May 2005 |
| 2011-03-02 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 24 March 2011 |
| 2007-09-27 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 19 October 2007 |
| 2005-03-07 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 20 May 2005 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Baddow Hall Infant School
New Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7QZ |
0.38 miles |
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Baddow Hall Junior School
New Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7QZ |
0.38 miles |
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Larkrise Primary School
Dorset Avenue, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9UB |
1.09 miles |
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Woodcroft Nursery School
Dorset Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 9UB |
1.11 miles |
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Meadgate Primary School
Mascalls Way, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7NS |
1.14 miles |
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Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford
Brook End Road South, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6PT |
1.52 miles |
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Beehive Lane Community Primary School
Beehive Lane, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9SR |
1.54 miles |
|
Barnes Farm Primary School
Henniker Gate, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6QH |
1.62 miles |
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Trinity Road Primary School
Trinity Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6HS |
1.9 miles |
|
Moulsham Infant School
Princes Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9DG |
1.98 miles |
|
Moulsham Junior School
Princes Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9DG |
1.98 miles |
|
Mildmay Primary School
Robin Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8AU |
2.06 miles |
|
Danbury Park Community Primary School
Well Lane, Danbury, Well Lane, Danbury, Essex, CM3 4AB |
2.07 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Barnard Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8RR |
2.11 miles |
|
Oaklands Infant School
Vicarage Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9PH |
2.12 miles |
|
Galleywood Infant School
Barnard Road, Galleywood, Galleywood Infant School, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8RR |
2.13 miles |
|
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Victoria Road, The Cathedral C of E primary, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PA |
2.24 miles |
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0RG |
2.29 miles |
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St Anne's School
154 London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AW |
2.34 miles |
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St Cedd's School
178a New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AR |
2.36 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Octavia House Schools, Essex
High Street, Great Baddow, CM2 7HH |
0.71 miles |
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Clarity Independent School
Bridge Farm Barn, Woodhill Road, Sandon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7SG |
0.76 miles |
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Great Baddow High School
Duffield Road, Beehive Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9RZ |
1.31 miles |
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Moulsham High School
Brian Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9ES |
1.98 miles |
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Chelmsford Hospital School
Stump Lane, Springfield Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7SJ |
2.22 miles |
|
Chelmsford College
Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JQ |
2.23 miles |
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Thriftwood School
Slades Lane, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8RW |
2.32 miles |
|
The Boswells School
Burnham Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6LY |
2.58 miles |
|
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3SX |
2.79 miles |
|
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1RW |
2.83 miles |
|
The Beaulieu Park School
Armistice Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 6DT |
3.18 miles |
|
New Hall School
The Avenue, Chelmsford, CM3 3HS |
3.36 miles |
|
The Hawthorns School
Thornhurst Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2XT |
3.37 miles |
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St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
Patching Hall Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4BS |
3.38 miles |
|
Hylands School
Chelmsford Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3ET |
3.39 miles |
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The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy
Fox Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1 2XT |
3.42 miles |
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Lift Columbus
Oliver Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4ZB |
3.55 miles |
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Writtle College Limited
Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3RR |
4.06 miles |
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Chelmer Valley High School
Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ER |
4.38 miles |
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The Belsteads School
Back Lane, Little Waltham, Near Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3PP |
4.52 miles |