Handforth Grange Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Ullswater Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, SK9 3NGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Handforth Grange Primary School is a primary school in Wilmslow for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. It ranks 3rd of 8 primary schools in Wilmslow. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 January 2024, report published 17 March 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 January 2024

Handforth Grange is an inspiring place to learn. Pupils, including children in the early years, enjoy an array of exciting and diverse opportunities for their personal growth. The school's provision for personal development builds pupils' character and prepares them very well for life in modern Britain. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and those who attend the specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND (specially resourced provision), flourish during their time at the school. These pupils leave Handforth Grange with the foundations required for living meaningful lives. Pupils achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum. Leaders have exceptionally high expectations of all pupils. Pupils embrace the challenge of working hard, being nice and celebrating their successes. They are passionate about their school. Pupils are proud to be part of a community that welcomes all and champions diversity. Pupils behave impeccably. They show immense respect and consideration for others. Relationships between pupils and staff are the bedrock of the school's success. Staff deal with any unkind behaviour quickly and with compassion. Pupils appreciate the extensive range of opportunities that develop their talents and broaden their horizons. They also value the importance of developing their leadership skills. For example, pupils feel proud to fulfil roles such as anti-bullying ambassadors, eco-warriors and sports leaders.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

46 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths74%

74%, 12 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths15%

15%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

340 pupils on roll, with places for 315

Eligible for free school meals11.5%

11.5%, 15 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language13.2%

13.2%, 8.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.9%

12.9%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.6%

7.6%, 1.6 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Handforth Grange Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Outwood Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good66% met the expected standard
Bolshaw Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Lacey Green Primary Academy1 mileOfsted: Good79% met the expected standard
Styal Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Andrea Booth
Address
Ullswater Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, SK9 3NG
Local authority
Cheshire East
URN
146615

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.