Wheelock Primary School
Crewe Road, Sandbach, CW11 4PYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wheelock Primary School is a primary school in Sandbach for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. It ranks 5th of 8 primary schools in Sandbach. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 January 2024, report published 12 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 January 2024
Pupils enjoy belonging to the Wheelock family. They said that this makes them feel happy, cared for and safe. Pupils understand and follow the school 'behaviours' well. They aspire to be the best that they can be. Pupils are polite, well mannered and thoughtful towards each other and staff. The school is built on a strong culture of respect. Pupils, including children in the early years, support each other in their learning and play. They know that staff are there to help them if they have any worries or concerns. Promoting pupils' personal development takes precedence in the school. Pupils enjoy holding positions of responsibility, such as play leaders, mental health champions or being part of the 'article 12 squad'. They know that their opinions matter and that they are listened to. Pupils across the school particularly enjoy the clubs and competitions, many of which are run by the pupil leaders themselves. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement. Pupils know that they are expected to work hard and to succeed. They take a pride in their learning. This is reflected in the high quality of work that they produce. They are keen to talk about what they have learned. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well in most subjects.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not identified the knowledge that it wants pupils to acquire and when this subject content should be taught. This makes it more difficult for teachers to ensure that pupils learn all that they should. The school should identify the key knowledge that pupils will learn so that they progress well through all subject curriculums.
- The school's work to check on what pupils know and remember over time is in the early stages of implementation in a few curriculum subjects. This means that teachers' checks on what pupils know are not as effective as they could be. The school should refine its methods for checking what pupils remember over time to ensure that any gaps in learning are identified and addressed.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
394 pupils on roll, with places for 345
Schools near Wheelock Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbach Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Elworth Hall Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 52% met the expected standard |
| Elworth CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Offley Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| St John's CofE Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sally Whitehead
- Phone
- 01270845911
- Address
- Crewe Road, Sandbach, CW11 4PY
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- URN
- 142756
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.