Styal Primary School, Wilmslow

In its own words: "Our school values have been developed with the children of Styal Primary School. They are really important to us all. 'Valuing the individual to believe and achieve' is key to everything here. No matter what a child's starting point, we strive to ensure they achieve their potential - instilling belief in their ability and pride in their work."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to our wonderful school! We are so fortunate to be situated in the beautiful and unique setting of Styal Village, surrounded by nature and history at every turn."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

In 2025, 94% of Year 6 pupils at Styal Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Cheshire East and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 71% in reading and 59% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Styal Primary School as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Styal Primary School are Lacey Green Primary Academy (1 mile, Good, 94% reading, 95% maths); Handforth Grange Primary School (1.2 miles, Outstanding, 76% reading, 80% maths); Bolshaw Primary School (1.3 miles); and Gorsey Bank Primary School (1.4 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 93% maths).

Styal Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (73%) and Mixed (19%).

In 2026, 14 pupils (14%) received SEN support and 14 (14%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Styal Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Styal Rail Station, about 620 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Quarry Bank Mill (near), 380 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 18 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, burglary and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire East (61).

Styal Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.