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Wilmslow High School

Wilmslow High School, Wilmslow
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Wilmslow High School

Holly Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1LZ

A Good-rated secondary school in Wilmslow.

Community school
Pupils
2,212
Ages
11-18
FSM
13.5%
Attainment 8
51.4
Ofsted
Good
May 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
32.2%
Basics 9-5
53.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
33.1%
EBacc APS
4.52
EBacc 9-5
24.0%
EBacc 9-4
28.7%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.73
A*-A Grades
25.8%
A*-B Grades
50.6%
AAB+ %
17.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 234 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About Wilmslow High School

Wilmslow High School is a secondary school in Wilmslow, Cheshire East. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 593 responses), 91% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.4. The school has around 2,212 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Holly Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1LZ | More schools in Cheshire East

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Wilmslow High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. May 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Wilmslow High School

What is Wilmslow High School's Ofsted rating?
Wilmslow High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about Wilmslow High School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 593 responses): 91% of parents would recommend Wilmslow High School.
What are Wilmslow High School's latest exam results?
Wilmslow High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Wilmslow High School located?
Wilmslow High School is a secondary school in Wilmslow, Cheshire East (SK9 1LZ).
How many pupils attend Wilmslow High School?
Wilmslow High School has around 2,212 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Wilmslow High School with other schools?
View Wilmslow High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cheshire East.