Wilton Primary Academy

About Wilton Primary Academy

Wilton Primary Academy has been rated Good by Ofsted, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The school’s most recent graded inspection took place in 2013, and an ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed it remains Good. Leadership and management were also judged Good in the 2013 inspection. While the school does not publish Key Stage 2 SATs results in the available data, its local context provides a useful benchmark: the average KS2 attainment score across Redcar and Cleveland primary schools is 65. With only 78 pupils on roll against a capacity of 84, Wilton is a small, close-knit school where individual progress can be closely monitored. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 38.5%, well above the national average, which suggests the school serves a community with higher-than-typical levels of disadvantage.

Because the school does not have published exam results in this dataset, it is not possible to compare its academic performance directly to the local authority average of 65. However, the Ofsted trajectory tells a clear story: the school has moved from Requires Improvement to Good and has held that rating across two inspections. The 2022 ungraded inspection confirmed that standards have been maintained. For parents focused on academic outcomes, the lack of published SATs data is a gap worth investigating directly with the school. That said, the improvement in Ofsted grades and the small class sizes — with just 6 first-preference offers made for 6 places in the 2025/26 admissions round — suggest a school that has stabilised and is now focused on consistent delivery. The school is oversubscribed, with 7 total applications for those 6 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.17.

Wilton Primary Academy offers a range of facilities including a library, sensory room, art studios, ICT suite, and playing fields. Sports provision covers dance, cross country, tennis, swimming, netball, gymnastics, and rounders, while clubs include art, gardening, drama, film, book, and science clubs. The school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties (dyslexia), moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, and speech language and communication needs. Nursery provision is available, and the school has a chapel on site. For families in Redcar and Cleveland, Wilton suits those who value a small, community-focused primary with strong pastoral support and a clear improvement story. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, 2.2 km away, which may be an alternative for families prioritising that top grade.

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