The Wilmslow Academy, Wilmslow

In its own words: "In actively promoting British Values, we focus on, and are able to show how our work with pupils is effective in embedding fundamental British values. Actively promoting, also means challenging pupils, staff or parents expressing opinions contrary to fundamental British Values, including 'extremist' views."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At our school, we are committed to providing every child with an exceptional education within a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious environment. We believe that every child can succeed, and we work in partnership with families to ensure that our pupils develop the knowledge, skills and character they need to thrive both now and in the future."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama and guitar.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at The Wilmslow Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Cheshire East and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 79% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 30 families put The Wilmslow Academy as their first choice and 73 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 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 The Wilmslow Academy are St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.7 miles); Lacey Green Primary Academy (1.2 miles, Good, 94% reading, 95% maths); Handforth Grange Primary School (1.2 miles, Outstanding, 76% reading, 80% maths); and Moss Hey Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 94% reading, 94% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than The Wilmslow Academy.

The Wilmslow Academy is one of 13 schools run by The Aspire Educational Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 59% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

107 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The Wilmslow Academy (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 83% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (83%).

The nearest railway station is Handforth Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Oaklands Close (cnr), 120 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Wilmslow Academy stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, The Wilmslow Academy issued 8 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.