The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 374
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 21.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs C Clowes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Handforth Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 2LX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAurora Summerfields School
Independent · 845m away
St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Lacey Green Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Wilmslow Grange Community Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.0km away
Handforth Grange Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Wilmslow Preparatory School
Independent · 2.2km away
Wilmslow High School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Ivy Cottage Residential School
Independent · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Wilmslow Academy?
The Wilmslow Academy currently has 374 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Wilmslow Academy take?
The Wilmslow Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Wilmslow Academy?
The Wilmslow Academy is in Wilmslow, SK9 2LX, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Wilmslow Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Wilmslow Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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