St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy — Primary School in Wilmslow

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St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Wilmslow, SK9 3AE

— Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

— FSM %

— Boys

— Girls

About St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Cheshire East, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Catholic character.

School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Hannah McGuire.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Cheshire East or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Cheshire East
Region	North West
Administrative District	Cheshire East
Parliamentary Constituency	Tatton
Ward	Handforth
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-04-2025
UKPRN	10096361
URN	151267
Data Last Updated	18-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Kirsty Guite	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Stephen Beck	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Helen Butler	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Sean Callaghan	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Lisa Jones	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Lucy Maudsley	Local Governor	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Gerard McCann	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Hannah McGuire	Local Governor	01/09/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Michael O'Hare	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Thomas Weaver	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Elected by parents

Schools Nearby

Handforth Grange Primary School

1 km • Wilmslow

Other

The Wilmslow Academy

1.16 km • Wilmslow

Other

Aurora Summerfields School

1.28 km • Wilmslow

Other

Willow House School

1.34 km • Greater Manchester

Other

Royal School, Manchester

1.55 km • Stockport

Other

Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust)

1.55 km • Cheadle

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Wilmslow, Cheshire East.

What is the age range at St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is Mrs Hannah McGuire.

Where is St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy located?

St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is at Hall Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, SK9 3AE, in the Cheshire East local authority, North West.

Does St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently open?

St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Hannah McGuire

Hall Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, SK9 3AE

01625520207

stbenedicts.cheshire.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 151267

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026