The Wilmslow Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Wilmslow Academy
Address: Handforth Road
Town/City: Wilmslow
County: Cheshire
Postcode: SK9 2LX
Telephone Number: 01625 466910
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: The Aspire Educational Trust
Sponsor: The Aspire Educational Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs C Johnson
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 389 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.9%

Location and administration

URN: 143156
DfE Number: 895/3814
UKPRN: 10057527
UPRN: 100012790140
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire East (E06000049)
Constituency: Tatton (E14001539)
Electoral Ward: Wilmslow Dean Row (E05008655)

Easting & Northing: 386470E, 382228N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 20' 14.71" N 2° 12' 16.25" W
Plus Code: 9C5V8QPW+X5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Lavinia Alderson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 7 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 February 2028.
  • Lavinia Alderson - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 April 2030.
  • Mrs Kath Bateman - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 November 2027.
  • Mr Rick Bebbington - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 May 2026.
  • Mrs Karen Church - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 November 2027.
  • Mrs Charlotte Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Dr Gareth King - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 November 2028.
  • Mrs Margaret Soutter - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2026.
  • Miss Rachel Swann - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 May 2028.