Sarah was born in Leigh, Greater Manchester and educated at Lowton High School, excelling in drama and performing arts, and a part time career as a model. When the school changed its name and became a college for sport, Sarah returned to formally open the college with the then headteacher, Mrs Susan Crosdale.
Hollyoaks
Sarah first appeared on the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks on 12 September 1996, walking into the video shop in the forty-third episode. Mandy came into the village at the tender age of 14 as a "wannabe supermodel" and quickly formed a friendship with Ollie Benson.
Sarah stayed on Hollyoaks for a decade leaving in 2006.
Sarah has returned to Hollyoaks twice.
In February 2007 for a two episode stint for the funeral of Mandy's best friend, Becca Dean (Ali Bastian). Also June 2008 for six months leaving in December after the disastrous wedding of Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas) and Louise Summers (Roxanne McKee).