The Wilmslow Academy
Wilmslow, SK9 2LX · Cheshire East · primary school
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68th of 114 primary schools in Cheshire East we can score, 124 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.5/10 against 3,494 of them, against 4.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Wilmslow Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs for gardening, choir, bell ringing, and drama. Sports include netball, football, rounders, swimming, cross country, cricket, circus skills, and multi-skills. Music lessons cover guitar, ukele, and keyboards. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 389 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the curriculum integrate the various music and sports activities into the timetable?
What Ofsted said about The Wilmslow Academy
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that The Wilmslow Academy’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. The report describes a school where pupils demonstrate “friendship, respect, excellence and determination” within a “calm and purposeful learning environment.” Leaders have maintained high standards, with the school previously judged good for overall effectiveness.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “exemplary” behaviour and are “highly motivated,” showing a “thirst for learning” and pride in their achievements.
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” ensuring important knowledge and skills “successfully build over time” and motivating pupils to think deeply.
- Reading is strongly prioritised, with children acquiring “strong phonics knowledge” and developing into “confident and fluent readers” through comprehensive support.
- Staff deliver “highly effective” teaching, using research-informed strategies and assessment data to identify and correct misconceptions.
- Personal development is well embedded, with pupils understanding how to stay safe online and demonstrating a “deep understanding” of diversity and democracy.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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