There are 20 schools in Wilmslow (excluding independent schools), including 16 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, and none serving sixth-form education. Wilmslow has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Wilmslow under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Wilmslow
| Total Schools | 20 |
| Total Pupils | 6,963 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 20.75 |
| Median Free School Meals | 10% |
The median school in Wilmslow has 10% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 47th lowest figure in Cheshire. This represents about 710 pupils, or approximately 1 in 10 of Wilmslow's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Wilmslow is 20.75 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 53rd highest ratio in Cheshire, and the 358th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the North West region of the UK.
Primaries
16
25% Outstanding • 69% Good
Secondaries
2
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Most of Wilmslow's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 11 schools or 69% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between high and very high - about 25% and 25% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 6.25% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Wilmslow's primary schools most commonly have a high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderley Edge Community Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
High |
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| Ashdene Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Outstanding |
High |
High |
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| Bolshaw Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
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| Gorsey Bank Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
High |
High |
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| Handforth Grange Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 315 |
Outstanding |
Low |
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| Lacey Green Primary Academy | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
High |
Good |
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| Lindow Community Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very high |
Low |
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| Mobberley CofE Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Outstanding |
Very low |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| Moss Hey Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
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| Nether Alderley Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 105 |
Good |
High |
Good |
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| Outwood Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 133 |
Good |
Good |
High |
Church of England | |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Low |
High |
Catholic | |
| Styal Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 119 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
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| The Wilmslow Academy | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
High |
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| Thorn Grove Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 250 |
Good |
Very high |
Low |
Most of Wilmslow's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 2 schools or 100% of the total. Attainment is high - 100% of secondary schools fall under this category. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Wilmslow's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Catholic High School | 11–16 yrs | 800 |
Good |
High |
Low |
Roman Catholic | |
| Wilmslow High School | 11–18 yrs | 1,977 |
Good |
High |
Low |