The Wilmslow Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Handforth Road Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 2LX |
| Phone | 01625466910 |
| Reference Number | 143156 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 365 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.99%
Girls: 43.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 20 | 52 |
| 2 | 33 | 22 | 55 |
| 3 | 29 | 32 | 61 |
| 4 | 22 | 24 | 46 |
| 5 | 29 | 26 | 55 |
| 6 | 42 | 19 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 47.9% |
| White, Other | 9.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| Unclassified | 4.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.3% |
| Indian | 3% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| African | 1.6% |
| Irish | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-01-21 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-10 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-09-11 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-10-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Dean Oaks Primary School | ||
| 2013-05-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-03-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-05-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-03-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Hall Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 3AE |
0.72 miles |
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Lacey Green Primary Academy
Barlow Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4DP |
1.23 miles |
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Handforth Grange Primary School
Ullswater Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 3NG |
1.25 miles |
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Wilmslow Preparatory School
Grove Avenue, Wilmslow, SK9 5EG |
1.39 miles |
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Valley School
Whitehaven Road, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 1EN |
1.66 miles |
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Moss Hey Primary School
Eskdale Avenue, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 1DS |
1.7 miles |
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Pownall Hall School
Carrwood Road, Wilmslow, SK9 5DW |
1.75 miles |
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Thorn Grove Primary School
Woodstock Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 7LD |
1.83 miles |
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Gorsey Bank Primary School
Altrincham Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5NQ |
1.87 miles |
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Outwood Primary School
Outwood Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3ND |
1.89 miles |
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St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School
Nursery Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5JQ |
1.91 miles |
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Hursthead Infant School
Kirkstead Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 7PZ |
1.97 miles |
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Woodford Primary School
1 Saunders Roe Way, Woodford, Stockport, SK7 1GX |
1.99 miles |
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Oakgrove School
Matlock Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3BU |
2.01 miles |
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Hursthead Junior School
Kirkstead Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 7PZ |
2.02 miles |
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Styal Primary School
Altrincham Road, Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4JE |
2.03 miles |
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Bolshaw Primary School
Cross Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3LW |
2.03 miles |
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Queensgate Primary School
Albany Road, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 1NE |
2.03 miles |
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Ashdene Primary School
Thoresway Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 6LJ |
2.21 miles |
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Greenbank Preparatory School
Heathbank Road, Cheadle, SK8 6HU |
2.41 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Aurora Summerfields School
Village Way, Wilmslow, SK9 2GH |
0.52 miles |
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Wilmslow High School
Holly Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1LZ |
1.46 miles |
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Willow House School
120 Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, SK8 6RF |
1.55 miles |
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St James' Catholic High School
St James Way, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 6PZ |
1.62 miles |
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Royal School, Manchester
Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme, STOCKPORT, Cheshire, SK8 6RQ |
1.68 miles |
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Cheadle Hulme High School
Woods Lane, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 7JY |
2.04 miles |
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Cheadle Hulme School
Claremont Road, Cheadle, SK8 6EF |
2.24 miles |
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Alderley Edge School for Girls
Wilmslow Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7QE |
2.59 miles |
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North West Hospital School
100 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3DG |
2.73 miles |
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Bramhall High School
Seal Road, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 2JT |
2.99 miles |
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Laurus Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle Road, Cheadle, SK8 5GB |
3.06 miles |
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Inscape House School
Together Trust Campus, Schools Hill, Cheadle, Stockport, Cheshire, SK8 1JE |
3.22 miles |
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The Kingsway School
Foxland Road, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 4QX |
3.59 miles |
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Hazel Grove High School
Jacksons Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 5JX |
3.7 miles |
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Poynton High School
Yew Tree Lane, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 1PU |
3.87 miles |
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Manchester Enterprise Academy
Simonsway, Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester, M22 9RH |
4.1 miles |
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Norbury Court School
London Road North, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1BZ |
4.14 miles |
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The King's School In Macclesfield
Alderley Road, Macclesfield, SK10 4SP |
4.43 miles |
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Stockport Academy
Heathbank Road, Cheadle Heath, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 0UP |
4.44 miles |
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Stockport Grammar School
Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 7AF |
4.47 miles |