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Wilmslow High School

Community school · Wilmslow · SK9 1LZ

Ages 11–18 · 2,227 pupils · Cheshire East

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

Attainment 8

52.5

Overall absence

7.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-02-05

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.16
−20+2
Attainment 852.5
English & maths grade 5+58%
English & maths grade 4+73%
EBacc entry31%

EBacc APS: 4.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)19.0%
Unauthorised2.2%
Authorised absence
5.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.1%
Enrolments in measure
1,766

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill113%

2,227 pupils · 1,977 places

Pupils on roll
2,227
Boys / girls
1,182 / 1,045
School capacity
1,977
Capacity fill
2,227 / 1,977 (113%)
Free school meals
14.3%
FSM pupils
253
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mrs Christina Kane

Location

Address
Holly Road
Postcode
SK9 1LZ
Town
Wilmslow
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire East
District
Cheshire East
Constituency
Tatton
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
HI - Hearing Impairment; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
21 on roll / 22 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Wilmslow, Cheshire East, 2,227 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 14.3%. SEN provision includes: HI - Hearing Impairment; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Wilmslow
13
Secondary schools in Wilmslow
1
Academies among open schools in Wilmslow
38% (5)
Open schools in SK9
18
Secondary in SK9
1
Open schools in Cheshire East LA
180
Secondary in Cheshire East LA
23

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WilmslowNear SK9

  • St James' Catholic High School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att852.9
    • P80.2
    • Absence5.6%

    2.9 miles away

  • Ashdene Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Wilmslow · SK9 6LJ · Cheshire East

    Ages 4–11

    • KS293%
    • Absence3.5%

    0.8 miles away

  • Gorsey Bank Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wilmslow · SK9 5NQ · Cheshire East

    Ages 4–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence4.6%

    0.8 miles away

  • Pownall Hall School

    Other independent school

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    Ages 0–11

    1.1 miles away

  • Lacey Green Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wilmslow · SK9 4DP · Cheshire East

    Ages 4–11

    • KS284%
    • Absence4.0%

    1.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Christina Kane
Telephone
01625526191
Website
http://www.wilmslowhigh.com/

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