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The Wilmslow Academy
Handforth Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 2LX, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.7 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
374
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to fostering a positive learning environment. While 60% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, it ranks in the top 63% nationally for expected outcomes, indicating a competitive academic performance. However, only 8% achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in stretching more able students.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (107 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
98%
My child feels safe
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School supports development
94%
School keeps me informed
91%
Progress is communicated
90%
School has high expectations
85%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.6%
White Other8.3%
Asian Pakistani7.2%
Asian Chinese5.6%
Mixed Other5.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Other2.9%
Black African2.7%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
White Irish1.1%
Black Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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53.33678, -2.20465 · SK9 2LX
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN143156
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thewilmslowacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Wilmslow Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Wilmslow Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2013.
Is The Wilmslow Academy a good school?
The Wilmslow Academy scores 58.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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 The Wilmslow Academy?
Based on 107 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Wilmslow Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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