St John's CofE Academy
Academy sponsor ledPrimaryAges 4–11MixedChurch of England
Heath Road, Sandbach, CW11 2LE
Headteacher · Mr Ricky Huddart
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Key facts
Pupils154Capacity 210
OfstedInadequateInspected 26 September 2023
TrustNorth West Academies Trust Limited
Free school meals18.8%
Ofsted
Inadequate
Graded inspection on 26 September 2023 (as St John's CofE Primary School).
- Quality of educationInadequate
- Behaviour and attitudesInadequate
- Personal developmentInadequate
- Leadership and managementInadequate
- Early yearsRequires improvement
- SafeguardingNot effective
The school was placed in the category: Special measures.
Read the full Ofsted reportsOfsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception and junior places
Applications for September 2027 close 15 January 2027. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
Apply through Cheshire East council, not the school.
Nearby schools
- Cheshire Hall School0.7 mi
- Offley Primary Academy1.0 mi
- The Lodge AP1.1 mi
- Sandbach Primary Academy1.2 mi
- Sandbach School1.2 mi