Wilmslow High School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Holly Road Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 1LZ |
| Phone | 01625526191 |
| Reference Number | 111443 |
Wilmslow High School has effectively maintained the standards set during its previous inspection, with a strong emphasis on academic achievement and a welcoming atmosphere for all students. The school's core value of 'be more' fosters a culture where pupils feel inspired, safe, and valued, enabling them to engage actively in a broad and balanced curriculum. Distinctively, the school has developed robust support for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring their full participation in school life.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 2212 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.3%
Girls: 46.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 199 | 166 | 365 |
| 8 | 186 | 158 | 344 |
| 9 | 201 | 152 | 353 |
| 10 | 195 | 165 | 360 |
| 11 | 164 | 177 | 341 |
| 12 | 115 | 114 | 229 |
| 13 | 119 | 101 | 220 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75% |
| Unclassified | 4.9% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 08 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Apr 2018 | Short inspection |
| 30 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Apr 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy, safe, and valued in an inclusive culture.
- Strong academic ambition with a broad and balanced curriculum.
- High expectations for pupil behavior leading to polite and well-mannered students.
- Effective provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- A wealth of extracurricular opportunities fostering interests and leadership skills.
- Robust support for reading initiatives to enhance literacy across the school.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment practices leading to gaps in knowledge not being identified.
- Attendance issues, particularly among disadvantaged pupils and some with SEND.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 70.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 34.95 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 35.35 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 17.6% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 82 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 46 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 78 | 7 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Wilmslow Preparatory School
Grove Avenue, Wilmslow, SK9 5EG |
0.38 miles |
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St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School
Nursery Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5JQ |
0.55 miles |
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Ashdene Primary School
Thoresway Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 6LJ |
0.79 miles |
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Gorsey Bank Primary School
Altrincham Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5NQ |
0.85 miles |
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Pownall Hall School
Carrwood Road, Wilmslow, SK9 5DW |
1.05 miles |
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Lacey Green Primary Academy
Barlow Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4DP |
1.08 miles |
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Alderley Edge Community Primary School
Church Lane, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7UZ |
1.29 miles |
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Lindow Community Primary School
Upcast Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 6EH |
1.33 miles |
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The Wilmslow Academy
Handforth Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 2LX |
1.46 miles |
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The Ryleys School
Ryleys Lane, Alderley Edge, SK9 7UY |
1.5 miles |
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St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Hall Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 3AE |
1.94 miles |
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Styal Primary School
Altrincham Road, Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4JE |
1.98 miles |
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Handforth Grange Primary School
Ullswater Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 3NG |
2.11 miles |
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Mottram St Andrew Primary Academy
Priest Lane, Mottram St Andrew, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4QL |
2.17 miles |
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Nether Alderley Primary School
Bradford Lane, Nether Alderley, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4TR |
2.49 miles |
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Bolshaw Primary School
Cross Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3LW |
2.79 miles |
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Outwood Primary School
Outwood Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3ND |
2.84 miles |
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Oakgrove School
Matlock Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3BU |
2.94 miles |
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Valley School
Whitehaven Road, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 1EN |
3.11 miles |
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Moss Hey Primary School
Eskdale Avenue, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 1DS |
3.15 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Aurora Summerfields School
Village Way, Wilmslow, SK9 2GH |
1.15 miles |
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Alderley Edge School for Girls
Wilmslow Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7QE |
1.23 miles |
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Willow House School
120 Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, SK8 6RF |
2.63 miles |
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Royal School, Manchester
Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme, STOCKPORT, Cheshire, SK8 6RQ |
2.74 miles |
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St James' Catholic High School
St James Way, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 6PZ |
2.92 miles |
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David Lewis School
Mill Lane, Warford, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7UD |
3.34 miles |
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Cheadle Hulme High School
Woods Lane, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 7JY |
3.42 miles |
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Cheadle Hulme School
Claremont Road, Cheadle, SK8 6EF |
3.54 miles |
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North West Hospital School
100 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3DG |
3.66 miles |
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The King's School In Macclesfield
Alderley Road, Macclesfield, SK10 4SP |
4.08 miles |
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Laurus Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle Road, Cheadle, SK8 5GB |
4.21 miles |
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Inscape House School
Together Trust Campus, Schools Hill, Cheadle, Stockport, Cheshire, SK8 1JE |
4.27 miles |
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Manchester Enterprise Academy
Simonsway, Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester, M22 9RH |
4.4 miles |
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Bramhall High School
Seal Road, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 2JT |
4.45 miles |
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The Kingsway School
Foxland Road, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 4QX |
4.48 miles |
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Pear Tree Specialist Support High School
Worcester Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK8 5NW |
4.54 miles |
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The Fallibroome Academy
Priory Lane, Upton, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4AF |
4.58 miles |
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Saint Paul's Catholic High School
Firbank Road, Newall Green, MANCHESTER, M23 2YS |
4.76 miles |
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Piper Hill High School
Firbank Road, Newall Green, Manchester, M23 2YS |
4.8 miles |
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Dixons Newall Green Academy
Greenbrow Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M23 2SX |
4.91 miles |