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Handforth Grange Primary School

Cheshire East, SK9 3NGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jan 2024
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
49 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#4,201
of 13,686 nationally

About Handforth Grange Primary School

Handforth Grange Primary School sits within Cheshire East, a local authority that includes 123 primary schools, 13 of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school itself is one of them, having been judged Outstanding in its most recent graded inspection in January 2024. In the local rankings based on Key Stage 2 results, it places 43rd out of those 113 primaries, putting it comfortably in the top half. The three highest-ranked schools in the area are Peover Superior Endowed Primary School, Bexton Primary School, and Ashdene Primary School, all of which score higher on the same metric. Handforth Grange is a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. The headteacher is Andrea Booth, and the school currently has 346 pupils on roll, which is above its stated capacity of 315, reflecting its popularity with local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressUllswater Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East, SK9 3NG
HeadteacherAndrea Booth
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils346
Free School Meals (FSM)10.6%
School Capacity346 / 315 (110% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 17 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsForest SchoolLibraryArt StudiosSports HallDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsNetballFootballSwimmingDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChessCodingScience ClubDramaChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: handforthgrange.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Handforth Grange Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.