Wheelock Primary School
Sandbach, CW11 4PY · Cheshire East · primary school
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84th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,318 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.0/10 nationally. 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wheelock Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 394 pupils against a stated capacity of 345. 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 working towards the expected standard in literacy and numeracy? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6 preparing for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Wheelock Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Wheelock Primary School feel happy, cared for, and safe within a strong culture of respect. The school provides a good quality of education, with high expectations for achievement and a clear shared vision that ensures pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- Pupils are polite, well-mannered, and supportive of one another, creating a "haven of calm" where they learn free from distraction.
- Personal development is prioritised, with pupils enjoying positions of responsibility and knowing their opinions matter.
- The curriculum in most subjects is "well ordered," with teachers skilfully checking what pupils know and ensuring they revisit previous learning.
- Phonics and early reading are taught with "considerable expertise," using carefully chosen texts that support learning across the curriculum.
- Staff receive appropriate training to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, adapting curriculum delivery so they can learn alongside peers.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the key knowledge pupils must learn is less clear, leaving teachers unsure of expectations and hindering secure foundations for new learning.
- Methods for checking what pupils remember over time are in the "early stages of development" in a few subjects, meaning gaps in knowledge are not always identified effectively.
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 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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
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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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