What did Ofsted judge The Sandon School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Sandon School's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Sandon School?

The Sandon School has 1,218 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Sandon School take?

The Sandon School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is The Sandon School located?

The Sandon School is located in Chelmsford, CM2 7AQ, Essex.

How do I apply to The Sandon School?

The Sandon School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How far from The Sandon School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at The Sandon School for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 10.027 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Sandon School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.5% of pupils at The Sandon School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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10.027miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

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The Sandon School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Sandon School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Sandon School's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Sandon School?: The Sandon School has 1,218 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Sandon School take?: The Sandon School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Sandon School located?: The Sandon School is located in Chelmsford, CM2 7AQ, Essex.
How do I apply to The Sandon School?: The Sandon School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from The Sandon School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at The Sandon School for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 10.027 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Sandon School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.5% of pupils at The Sandon School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

10.027miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at The Sandon School, year by year →

The Sandon School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Sandon School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Sandon School's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Sandon School?: The Sandon School has 1,218 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Sandon School take?: The Sandon School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Sandon School located?: The Sandon School is located in Chelmsford, CM2 7AQ, Essex.
How do I apply to The Sandon School?: The Sandon School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from The Sandon School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at The Sandon School for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 10.027 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Sandon School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.5% of pupils at The Sandon School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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