The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 22 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 369
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sally Whitehead (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Crewe Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 4PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSandbach Primary Academy
Primary · 791m away
Sandbach School
Secondary · 899m away
The Lodge AP
Independent · 1.0km away
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Elworth Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Elworth CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Offley Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
St John's CofE Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wheelock Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wheelock Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wheelock Primary School?
Wheelock Primary School currently has 369 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wheelock Primary School take?
Wheelock Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wheelock Primary School?
Wheelock Primary School is in Sandbach, CW11 4PY, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wheelock Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wheelock Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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