Handforth Grange Primary School

A outstanding academy converter school in Cheshire East. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Handforth Grange Primary School.

Wilmslow, SK93NG Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 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
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
30 January 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ullswater Road
Handforth
Wilmslow, SK93NG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146615
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Ullswater Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, SK9 3NG
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
315 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
349
Free School Meals
13.2% (46 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.0% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.2 (10.3 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 105.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
39
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
349 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Handforth Grange has very high expectations, of: academic success, behaviour, excitement and fun."

Trust Values Charter Wellbeing Charter

Head Teacher's Message

Dear parents and carers, Thank you for expressing an interest in Handforth Grange Primary School; it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to our school. Our vision is that Handforth Grange has very high expectations of academic success, behaviour, excitement and fun. Ofsted judged us Outstanding in January 2024. Visitors welcome to book a tour via the school office.

Extracurriculars

Sports

netball football cross country swimming

Facilities

full size football pitch 5-a-side courts netball court

Curriculum Highlights

Ignition and Deep Practice Two-year curriculum cycle with Cycle A and Cycle B Cross-subject knowledge integration across reading, writing, history, science, art and geography Curriculum includes global education via international partnerships

SEND Provision

Resource provision for 7 children with Education Health Care Plans whose main area of need is Autism.

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