Best primary schools in Sandbach (2026)
Sandbach has 3 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Sandbach Primary Academy, in the top 30% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 69%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 30% in England |
Sandbach Primary Academy Sandbach |
74% | 75% | 0% | Not judged | |
2 Top 44% in England |
Offley Primary Academy Sandbach |
65% | 75% | 7% | Not judged | |
3 Bottom 32% in England |
Wheelock Primary School Sandbach |
58% | 58% | 2% | Good |
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What is the best primary school in Sandbach?
On exam results over the last three years, Sandbach Primary Academy is the top-ranked primary school in Sandbach, in the top 30% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.