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Schools in Wilmslow

A town in Cheshire East

  • Town
  • 19 schools and nurseries
  • 4,108 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Wilmslow at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Wilmslow's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries196 primary · 1 secondary · 9 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1179%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths52%Attainment 8 51.1, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary9%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school15%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Wilmslow

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Wilmslow primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Wilmslow

6 mainstream schools in Wilmslow, best first

Ashdene Primary School

Wilmslow, SK9 6LJ · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

83 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1189%

England 62%

Days missed
3.3%
Pupils
422
Pupils per teacher
21.9
View school Ashdene Primary School

Gorsey Bank Primary School

Wilmslow, SK9 5NQ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

78 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1188%

England 62%

Days missed
3.7%
Pupils
422
Pupils per teacher
23.2
View school Gorsey Bank Primary School

Lacey Green Primary Academy

Wilmslow, SK9 4DP · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

64 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1179%

England 62%

Days missed
3.7%
Pupils
424
Pupils per teacher
17.5
View school Lacey Green Primary Academy
See all 9 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Wilmslow

1 mainstream schools in Wilmslow, best first

Wilmslow High School

Wilmslow, SK9 1LZ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

371 first choices, 352 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1651.1

England 46.2

Days missed
7.9%
Pupils
2,227
Pupils per teacher
16.9
View school Wilmslow High School
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in Wilmslow

9 in Wilmslow, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 9 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Wilmslow

1 in Wilmslow, by the school's Eduscope score

Wilmslow High School

Wilmslow, SK9 1LZ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

371 first choices, 352 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1651.1

England 46.2

Days missed
7.9%
Pupils
2,227
Pupils per teacher
16.9
View school Wilmslow High School

Special Schools in Wilmslow

1 in Wilmslow. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Aurora Summerfields School

Wilmslow, SK9 2GH · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
47
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Aurora Summerfields School

Private Schools in Wilmslow

3 in Wilmslow. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Aurora Summerfields School

Wilmslow, SK9 2GH · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
47
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Aurora Summerfields School

Pownall Hall School

Wilmslow, SK9 5DW · Independent · Primary · Ages 0 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
314
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Pownall Hall School

Wilmslow Preparatory School

Wilmslow, SK9 5EG · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
118
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Wilmslow Preparatory School
The map

Every school in Wilmslow, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Lindow Community Primary School, GoodAshdene Primary School, OutstandingSt Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School, GoodWilmslow High School, GoodWilmslow Preparatory School, InspectedPownall Hall School, InspectedLacey Green Primary Academy, GoodGorsey Bank Primary School, OutstandingThe Wilmslow Academy, GoodAurora Summerfields School, GoodThe Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep, GoodPepperberry Day Nursery, Safeguarding not metLittle Bird's Nest Pre-school, GoodThe Robin Room at Woodlands Nursery, GoodBright Horizons Clairmont Day Nursery and Preschool, OutstandingThe House Of Rompa, OutstandingAshdene Independent Pre-School, GoodFootsteps Wilmslow, GoodSteppingstones Montessori Ltd
  • Outstanding4
  • Good11
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Wilmslow school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Wilmslow's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Wilmslow by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Wilmslow vs England

How good are Wilmslow's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Wilmslow

WilmslowEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 6 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    79%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    52%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    15%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    9%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 8 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding2
  • Good6
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Wilmslow in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
79% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%55%70%2018201920222023202420252026
52% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
15% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Wilmslow has 19 schools and nurseries.

There are 6% more pupils than in 2018.

9% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Wilmslow's state schools each January.

Up 6% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Wilmslow9%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Wilmslow

Nearby areas

How many schools are in Wilmslow?

Wilmslow has 19 schools, including 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Wilmslow?

The highest-ranked schools in Wilmslow on Eduscope are Ashdene Primary School, Gorsey Bank Primary School, Lacey Green Primary Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Wilmslow are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Wilmslow hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 2 schools rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Wilmslow perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Wilmslow, 79% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Wilmslow?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Wilmslow is 18.2:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Wilmslow schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Wilmslow is 14.8%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Wilmslow?

There are 4,108 pupils enrolled across schools in Wilmslow, with 1,881 in primary and 2,227 in secondary. 10.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Wilmslow?

There are 3 independent schools in Wilmslow. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Wilmslow on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Wilmslow?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 19 schools in Wilmslow by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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