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Wilmslow High School
Holly Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1LZ, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.9 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,212
Capacity
1,977
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 25% nationally. A commendable 75% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction is notably high at 91%. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 33%, which may be a consideration for families prioritizing a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.4 | Top 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 75% | Top 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 53% | Top 29% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 33% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 29% | Top 36% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 32% | Top 20% |
Based on 199 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (593 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
96%
I'd recommend this school
91%
My child feels safe
90%
School keeps me informed
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child is happy
89%
My child makes good progress
86%
School has high expectations
85%
School supports development
84%
Behaviour is good
83%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.0%
White Other4.0%
Mixed Other2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.7%
Asian Chinese2.3%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.32215, -2.23001 · SK9 1LZ
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN111443
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.wilmslowhigh.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Wilmslow High School rated by Ofsted?
Wilmslow High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2019.
Is Wilmslow High School a good school?
Wilmslow High School scores 70.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Wilmslow High School?
Based on 593 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wilmslow High School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Wilmslow High School in GCSEs?
Wilmslow High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.4. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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