Wistaston Academy

About Wistaston Academy

Wistaston Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 478 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher Dominique Griffiths, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4519th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 113 in Cheshire East.

Wistaston Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 127 applications for 61 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 66 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Wistaston Academy include Art Studios, Library, ICT Suite, Forest School, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Gymnastics, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Chess, Gardening and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, Wistaston Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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