Wilmslow High School
Wilmslow, SK9 1LZ · Cheshire East · secondary school
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7th of 22 secondary schools in Cheshire East we can score, 23 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 704 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2/10 among them, against 6.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 52.2 · 67 | 30% | 2.02 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.16 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.1 · 74 | 10% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wilmslow High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.16 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4 out of 10 among them, against 6.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 2,227 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,977. 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
Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national figure, what specific support is provided to help pupils reach their potential in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Wilmslow High School
Overview
Wilmslow High School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where pupils are “inspired to be successful” and feel “happy, safe and valued” within an “inclusive culture.” Leaders have made “realistic evaluations” of the school’s work, and staff feel “listened to” and proud of their workplace.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “meticulously designed” to incorporate the knowledge and skills pupils need, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Teachers present information “clearly and logically,” helping pupils develop a “secure understanding of key concepts.”
- The school provides “strong support for pupils with SEND,” accurately identifying needs early and adapting lessons accordingly.
- Reading is “prioritised across the school,” with strengthened systems to identify and support those struggling.
- Pupils benefit from “wide-ranging” experiences that promote wider development, including career guidance and personal safety workshops.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure assessment is “consistent and coherent across all subjects” so teachers can clearly identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- The school should support disadvantaged pupils and some with SEND to “improve their rates of attendance” and close learning gaps resulting from absence.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.5 |
| 2024/25 | 51.4 |
| 2025/26 | 51.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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