Handforth Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 2LX

01625 466910

The Wilmslow Academy

Admissions to The Wilmslow Academy

Starting school for the first time is a very important step for both the child and the parent/carer.  We feel it is important that you get to know us and the school.  For this reason we would love to welcome you to visit us before your child starts school.  Please contact school to make an appointment to meet Mrs Johnson (Head of School) who will explain the school’s core values, aims and the way we operate on a day to day basis.  She will also answer any questions you may have and give you an opportunity to tour the school during the school day.

 

Book a School Visit:

  • Tel: 01625 466910
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    AET Admissions Consultation 

    The Aspire Educational Trust is consulting in line with the Admissions Code regarding amendments to admissions arrangements and the proposed policy is available below:

     

 

Pre-School and Nursery Admissions

If you are interested in a place in our Pre-School or Nursery, please contact the school directly. Our team will be happy to discuss availability, answer any questions and arrange a visit to the school.

Telephone: 01625 466910
Email: admin@thewilmslowacademy.co.uk

We encourage families to visit and see our learning environment before making an application.

 

Reception intake

Children are usually admitted to school into the Infants Department (Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1) in September of the school year during which they become five.
 
In addition to looking around the school with the Principal, new Reception Parents are invited to an evening meeting during the Summer Term prior to children starting school.  We will also visit your child at their nursery setting which helps us to gain additional information. Arrangements are made for your child to make pre-school visits to promote as smooth and trouble-free induction  as possible.
 
Cheshire East Council are responsible for Reception admission procedures.  Parents/carers need to provide Cheshire East Council with their details by registering online, by telephone, email or in writing as follows:

 

Online - 
 
Telephone - 0300 123 5012

Email - admissions@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Address

Admissions    

Cheshire East Council

Children and Families Service

Floor 7

c/o Municipal Building

Earl Street

Crewe

CW1 2BJ                                                                                            

In year intake 

If you would like your child to join The Wilmslow Academy during the school year, we recommend contacting the school office first to discuss availability within the relevant year group. Once you have spoken to us, you will need to submit an in-year application through Cheshire East Council using the link below:
 
Apply for an In-Year School Place
 
For the most up-to-date information about vacancies, please contact the school office on 01625 466910 or email admin@thewilmslowacademy.co.uk.
 
Cheshire East Council advises parents to contact schools directly regarding vacancies before applying. 
Once this has been submitted, a copy will automatically be sent to both the first preference school and Cheshire East Admissions Authority. The school will then respond to you directly to offer your child a place or explain why the application has been unsuccessful.
 

Policies

Please read the policies below for further information regarding admission arrangements including our oversubscription criteria

 

AET Trust Admissions policy 2025-2026

AET Trust Admissions policy 2026-2027

AET Trust Admissions policy 2027-2028

2025 Appeals Admissions Timetable

In Year Appeal Form

The admission arrangements comply with the School Admissions Code and the School Admissions Appeal Code

 The Aspire Educational Trust has consulted in line with the Admissions Code regarding amendments to admissions arrangements and the outcome and determined policy are available below: