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The Sandon School
Requires Improvementgraded 19/03/2024Ages 11–181,231 pupilsNone
The Sandon School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Chelmsford, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 1,231 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 19/03/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 49.5 and 52% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Chelmsford can view The Sandon School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 19/03/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.0%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence24.7%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher18.1England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals14.4%England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.7%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 846.6
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths42%
Grade 4+ English & maths70%
EBacc entry25%
EBacc average point score3.92
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)30.5
Value added+0.03Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.2
Retention95%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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