Wilmslow High School
Holly Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1LZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wilmslow High School is a secondary school in Wilmslow for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. It ranks 7th of 22 secondary schools in Cheshire East. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2019, report published 9 June 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 January 2025
This is a school where pupils are inspired to be successful in all that they do. The school's core value of 'be more' is evident in everything that happens. Pupils feel happy, safe and valued in this friendly school. They are proud of the school's inclusive culture, where all are welcome, regardless of background or need. The school is ambitious for what pupils can, and will, achieve academically. All pupils study a broad and balanced curriculum. Students in the sixth form pursue subjects that prepare them well for their next steps in education, employment and training. Whether pupils leave at 16 or continue their studies to 18, many pupils achieve well. Pupils want to succeed. The majority of pupils consistently meet the school's high expectations for behaviour. Pupils understand the clear routines that ensure they are ready to learn throughout the day. They are polite, well-mannered and welcome visitors warmly. The school provides many opportunities that spark pupils' interests and talents. Pupils relish the array of clubs on offer, including jazz band, hockey and debate club. Pupils learn to build leadership skills and help others. For example, the model United Nations group actively promotes pupils' understanding of global citizenship.
What the school should improve
- The school has not ensured that assessment is consistent and coherent across all subjects. This means that for some subjects, teachers are not clear about pupils' gaps in knowledge. The school should ensure that a whole-school approach to assessment supports swift identification of pupils' gaps so that pupils can make rapid progress towards curriculum goals.
- Some pupils, including those who are disadvantaged and some with SEND, do not attend school regularly enough. This further exacerbates the gaps in these pupils' learning. The school should ensure that these pupils are supported to improve their rates of attendance. In addition, the school should identify and close any gaps in their learning as a result of missing too much school.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
341 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
216 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
2,227 pupils on roll, with places for 1,977
Schools near Wilmslow High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Catholic High School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 51.1 |
| Cheadle Hulme High School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 60.7 |
| Cheadle Hulme School | 4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 16.9 |
| North West Hospital School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The King's School In Macclesfield | 4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 28.9 |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Christina Kane
- Phone
- 01625526191
- Address
- Holly Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1LZ
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- URN
- 111443
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.