Wilmslow High School
URN: 111443 • Wilmslow SK9 1LZ
Overview
- Name
- Wilmslow High School
- URN
- 111443
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 78.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christina Kane (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01625526191
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Holly Road, Wilmslow SK9 1LZ
Summary
Wilmslow High School, located in Wilmslow, Cheshire East, is a mixed community secondary school with a current enrolment of 2,212 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,977. The school prioritises a holistic education, emphasising strong pastoral care alongside academic achievement. The ethos is encapsulated in their PRIDE values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy, which guide student behaviour and character development.
The curriculum at Wilmslow High is designed to be both ambitious and supportive, aiming to empower students academically and personally. It combines a formal curriculum with enriching experiences that encourage exploration and creativity, preparing students for future challenges. The school day runs from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm, featuring five one-hour lessons, breaks, and additional periods for further engagement.
Wilmslow High School fosters a strong connection with the local community, collaborating with families, partner schools, and local organisations to enhance student experiences. The school invites prospective students and their families to visit during Open Evenings and Mornings, providing opportunities to meet staff and explore the school environment.
The curriculum at Wilmslow High is designed to be both ambitious and supportive, aiming to empower students academically and personally. It combines a formal curriculum with enriching experiences that encourage exploration and creativity, preparing students for future challenges. The school day runs from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm, featuring five one-hour lessons, breaks, and additional periods for further engagement.
Wilmslow High School fosters a strong connection with the local community, collaborating with families, partner schools, and local organisations to enhance student experiences. The school invites prospective students and their families to visit during Open Evenings and Mornings, providing opportunities to meet staff and explore the school environment.
Useful links
- Absence Reporting (sen)
- Essential Equipment (sen)
- Parents’ Evenings and Events (calendar)
- site search (other)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Find out more (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Shavington Academy (76.8)
- All Hallows Catholic College (73.8)
- Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School (70.2)
- Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College (70.2)
- Poynton High School (69.3)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire East
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1977
- Pupils
- 2212
- Boys
- 1179
- Girls
- 1033
- FSM %
- 13.50
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 2212 | 1179 | 1033 | 1977 | 13.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 2196 | 1171 | 1025 | 1977 | 12.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 2139 | 1102 | 1037 | 1977 | 11.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 2139 | 1102 | 1037 | 1977 | 11.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 2079 | 1051 | 1028 | 1977 | 10.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 2044 | 1047 | 997 | 1977 | 9.70 |
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