Best 3 Primary schools in Sandbach – comparison

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Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Wheelock Primary School (Primary) in Sandbach; Warmingham CofE Primary School (Primary) in Sandbach; Smallwood CofE Primary School (Primary) in Sandbach — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Wheelock Primary School, Warmingham CofE Primary School and Smallwood CofE Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Sandbach, Cheshire and Sandbach. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Wheelock Primary School), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Wheelock Primary School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 650, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST, Rural Church Schools Academy Trust and The Smallwood Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Wheelock Primary School CW11 4PY	Warmingham CofE Primary School CW11 3QN	Smallwood CofE Primary School CW11 2UR
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Sandbach Cheshire CW11 4PY	Sandbach Cheshire CW11 3QN	Sandbach CW11 2UR
Latest Ofsted	2 12 Mar 2024	2 8 Nov 2023	2 4 Apr 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	345	70	140
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST	Rural Church Schools Academy Trust	The Smallwood Academy Trust
Website	—	www.warminghamce.cheshire.sch.uk	www.smallwood.cheshire.sch.uk
Telephone	01270845911	01270526260	01477500362
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Wheelock Primary School

CW11 4PY

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Sandbach
Cheshire
CW11 4PY
Ofsted: 2 12 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: —
Telephone: 01270845911

Warmingham CofE Primary School

CW11 3QN

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Sandbach
Cheshire
CW11 3QN
Ofsted: 2 8 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Rural Church Schools Academy Trust
Website: www.warminghamce.cheshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01270526260

Smallwood CofE Primary School

CW11 2UR

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Sandbach
CW11 2UR
Ofsted: 2 4 Apr 2019
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Smallwood Academy Trust
Website: www.smallwood.cheshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01477500362

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.