Handforth Grange Primary School, Wilmslow

In its own words: "Our Purpose: We believe social justice can be achieved for our communities by providing excellence in education. Our Culture: We have created a culture, underpinned by our Trust Values Charter and Wellbeing Charter. This is fundamental to ensure that we have an enjoyable, rewarding working environment where everyone feels valued and believes they can make a difference."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Thank you for expressing an interest in Handforth Grange Primary School; it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to our school."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, multi-sports, yoga, choir, Lego, art and debating.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Handforth Grange Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Cheshire East and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (77% in reading, 79% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 46 families put Handforth Grange Primary School as their first choice and 94 named it as one of their preferences, for 44 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Handforth Grange Primary School are St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.6 miles); Outwood Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); Bolshaw Primary School (0.8 miles); and Lacey Green Primary Academy (1.2 miles, Good, 94% reading, 95% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Handforth Grange Primary School.

Handforth Grange Primary School is one of 3 schools run by Frank Field Education Trust, an academy trust.

11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 44 pupils (12.9%) received SEN support and 26 (7.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

Handforth Grange Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 7 places, 7 pupils on roll.

The nearest railway station is Handforth Rail Station, about 770 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Spath Lane (opposite), 290 metres away.

In 2024/25, Handforth Grange Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.