Welcome to Sandbach School
Sandbach School Sixth Form is a dynamic and vibrant place where you will be given the freedom and opportunities to develop as an individual as you make the important steps towards higher education, apprenticeship or employment.The Sixth Form has a tradition of balancing academic excellence with the best extra-curricular and leadership opportunities to help you to make the most of your time here. You will be supported and guided along the way by dedicated and experienced staff who are there to provide you with the best possible experience.Academic success is important to us because it is strongly linked to positive outcomes; sixth form students who are academically successful are more likely to gain a place with one of the more prestigious universities or on a Degree Level Apprenticeship. Our academic focus encourages our sixth form students to take a far greater level of individual responsibility for their education.The development of essential independent learning skills is supported by our bespoke pastoral programme which is designed to enable our students to develop a mindset for study which will help them in the sixth form and beyond. Support is highly personalised to ensure that every student is successful in the next stage of their education.Nell JohnsonAssistant HeadteacherDirector of Sixth Form
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Free schools
Suitable Ages
11 to 19
Gender
Boys
No. of Students
1,499 Total
No. of Boys
1,443 (96.3%)
No. of Girls
56 (3.7%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
5.7%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
7.59%
A*/A grades
22.47%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
84%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
4%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
59%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
13%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
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Key Dates & Deadlines
Nov 6, 2025
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Mar 27
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Holiday
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Spring Break
Mar 30 - Apr 10
May Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Summer Holiday
Jul 21 - Aug 31
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