The Sandon School Catchment Area
The Sandon School is a academy converter secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1231 pupils, and a capacity of 1253 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,231
Pupils
1,253
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
The Sandon School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Sandon School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →The Sandon School — School Information
- Full address
- Molrams Lane, Sandon, Chelmsford, CM2 7AQ
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 15.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137240
Other Secondary Schools in Chelmsford
If The Sandon School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Chelmsford are the next closest alternatives.
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CM1 4BS
Chelmsford County High School for Girls Catchment Area
Academy converter · CM1 1RW
William de Ferrers School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CM3 5JU
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Catchment Area
Academy converter · CM1 3SX
Moulsham High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CM2 9ES
Great Baddow High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CM2 9RZ
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Sandon School
Is The Sandon School oversubscribed? ▾
The Sandon School is operating close to its capacity of 1253 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Sandon School? ▾
Admission to The Sandon School is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Sandon School cover? ▾
The Sandon School is a secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Sandon School? ▾
The Sandon School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.