The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 346
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Andrea Booth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ullswater Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 3NG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWilmslow Grange Community Primary and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Willow House School
Independent · 903m away
St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Royal School, Manchester
Special school · 1.0km away
Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust)
Special school · 1.0km away
Ivy Cottage Residential School
Independent · 1.1km away
Outwood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Oakgrove School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Handforth Grange Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Handforth Grange Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Handforth Grange Primary School?
Handforth Grange Primary School currently has 346 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Handforth Grange Primary School take?
Handforth Grange Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Handforth Grange Primary School?
Handforth Grange Primary School is in Wilmslow, SK9 3NG, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Handforth Grange Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Handforth Grange Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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