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About

At Wilmslow High School, we believe in the value of a whole education . We place equal importance on strong pastoral care, academic progress, and a wide range of opportunities beyond the formal curriculum. We are proud to pursue excellence for every student, every day.

Our success is built on the strong partnership between our students, dedicated staff, and supportive community. We set high expectations for behaviour and conduct. Through the Wilmslow Way, we aim to develop young people of character —students who live out our PRIDE values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Determination and Empathy.

We have carefully considered what we teach, when we teach it, and how we deliver it. The result is a curriculum that empowers every student to fulfil both their academic and personal potential. Wilmslow High School is proud to be part of a vibrant and supportive local community.

We work closely with families, partner schools, local organisations, and businesses to create opportunities that enrich the lives of our students and build strong connections beyond the classroom.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Football
  • Rugby

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award

Key facts

URN
111443
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Cheshire East
Constituency
Tatton
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1900

Governing body (15 current, 4 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Claire HollidayChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Jim Caulkett FormerChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2020 · term ended 2026

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Jessica ActonGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mr Ben HollisGovernorElected by school staffsince 2026 · until 2029
Mr Stephen HumeGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mr Paul BridgeGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Ms Danielle TimoneyGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr David WilliamsGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Daniel WrightGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Abbie KirkhamGovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Christina KaneGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2024
Sarah FrostGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Halima SheikhGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Jane ShawGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2017 · until 2029
Mr Christopher BerryGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2017 · until 2029
Mr Jonathan MoakesGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2016 · until 2028
Miss Lucy Wilson FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · term ended 2026
Claire Holliday FormerGovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · term ended 2026
Charlotte Sivori FormerGovernorElected by school staffsince 2025 · term ended 2026

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