SchoolScoresSandiway Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
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Weaverham Road, Sandiway, Northwich, CW8 2ND
01606 883298 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 28 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
96 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Northwich comparisons use the 14 of its 26 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 12 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Northwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northwich. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 8th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northwich. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northwich. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 31 parents whose child had been bullied 10th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northwich. Higher than 26% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 62 parents who had raised a concern Joint 8th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northwich. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 22 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northwich. Higher than 77% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 73% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northwich. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 48%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Northwich figures pool parents at the Northwich schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
25 pupils in this year group.
68% — 7 points above the Cheshire West and Chester average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cheshire West and Chester. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 24 |
| Of those, offered a place | 24 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 73 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 26th highest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Higher than 3% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 20.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 25th highest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 9.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Lower than 94% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Northwich. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 25 state primary schools in Northwich. Higher than 96% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 26.6 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 25 state primary schools in Northwich. Higher than 98% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 16.3 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 23 state primary schools in Northwich. Higher than 47% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 9.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Cuddington Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Weaverham Forest Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Weaverham Primary Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitegate CofE Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hartford Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norley CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hartford Manor Primary School and Nursery 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sandiway Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 28 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Sandiway Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Sandiway Primary School?
90% of the 96 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Sandiway Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Sandiway Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 24 families put Sandiway Primary School as their first choice for 29 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 24 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146131.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.