The Wilmslow Academy

A good academy converter school in Cheshire East. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Wilmslow Academy.

Wilmslow, SK92LX Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 May 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Handforth Road
Wilmslow, SK92LX
Phone
1625466910
Website
thewilmslowacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143156
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Handforth Road, Wilmslow, SK9 2LX
Website
www.thewilmslowacademy.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
365
Free School Meals
22.5% (82 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.8% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
46
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
365 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Friendship Respect Excellence Determination

Facilities

sensory room

Curriculum Highlights

Daily English and Maths teaching; English and Maths are taught every day Phonics taught daily in Reception to Year 2 using the Little Wandle scheme Little Wandle reading scheme with home resources and guidance Balanced reading approach with resources from multiple sources alongside Little Wandle Spoken Language Curriculum with Discussion Guidelines, Listening Wheel and Talk Tactics Maths curriculum design with RtP (Ready to Progress) and progression documents, including End Points and related guidance Curriculum overviews and year-group documents available (EYFS to Year 6) and detailed curriculum information on class pages

SEND Provision

The Wilmslow Academy provides SEND support through a dedicated SEND team, led by the SENCO (Mrs Sophie Davies) and the Aspire Educational Trust SEND Lead (Mrs Sarah Ikin), supported by a Child-Centred Support Officer and other specialists. The school uses a graduated approach to SEND (Universal/Ordinarily Available Inclusive Practice, First Concerns, SEN Support, Complex), with in-class and targeted interventions, close collaboration with parents and carers, and coordination with external agencies as needed. It maintains information about the Local Offer in line with Cheshire East Toolkit for Inclusion and adheres to the Children & Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2014. Referrals to Mental Health in Schools Team (MHST) are available, and there are resources and contacts for further SEND support and external services.

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