Wilmslow High School
Community secondary school in Wilmslow (Cheshire East).
Location
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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
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Claire Holliday | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Jim Caulkett Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jessica Acton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Ben Hollis | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mr Stephen Hume | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Paul Bridge | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Danielle Timoney | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr David Williams | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Daniel Wright | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Abbie Kirkham | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Christina Kane | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Sarah Frost | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Halima Sheikh | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jane Shaw | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · until 2029 |
| Mr Christopher Berry | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · until 2029 |
| Mr Jonathan Moakes | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2016 · until 2028 |
| Miss Lucy Wilson Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Claire Holliday Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Charlotte Sivori Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
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