Wilmslow High School Catchment Area
Wilmslow High School is a community secondary school in Wilmslow, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 2212 pupils, and a capacity of 1977 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
2,212
Pupils
1,977
Capacity
112%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Wilmslow High School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Wilmslow High School are allocated by Cheshire East using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cheshire East before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cheshire East catchment area documents →Wilmslow High School — School Information
- Full address
- Holly Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1LZ
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 13.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 111443
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Frequently Asked Questions — Wilmslow High School
Is Wilmslow High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Wilmslow High School currently has 2212 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1977 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Wilmslow High School? ▾
Admission to Wilmslow High School is managed by Cheshire East. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Wilmslow High School cover? ▾
Wilmslow High School is a secondary school in Wilmslow, Cheshire East, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Wilmslow High School? ▾
Wilmslow High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.