Wheeler Primary School
About Wheeler Primary School
Wheeler Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 113 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.88. Of those 113 applications, 60 were first-preference choices, and 59 first-preference offers were made. This level of demand suggests strong parent confidence, though it is worth noting that the school's capacity is listed at 319 pupils while it currently has 467 on roll, meaning it is significantly over its official capacity. The school has a nursery provision for children aged three and above, and it serves a mixed-gender cohort from age three up to eleven. With 26% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school draws from a community with above-average economic need.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Nov 2021Latest monitoring visit (11 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 6 Oct 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:45
After-school care
15:15-17:00
Source: wheelerprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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