Best Primary Schools in Macclesfield
33 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Macclesfield, 33 primary schools, accounting for 45.2% of the total, provide education to 7,279 pupils across the town.
- Macclesfield's primary schools have an impressive Ofsted record, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, comprising 3 Outstanding and 17 Good schools out of 20 inspected.
- With a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.64, Macclesfield's primary schools allocate £7,552 per pupil, slightly above the national average of £7,460, for 61.8% of pupils to meet the expected KS2 standard.
- Primary schools in Macclesfield report 12.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, 8.4% with English as an additional language, and a persistent absence rate of 11.5%, all below or better than national averages.
BH
Beech Hall School
Macclesfield, SK10 2EG
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils225
P/T Ratio–
TK
The King's School In Macclesfield
Macclesfield, SK10 4SP
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,330
P/T Ratio–
Ash Grove Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Macclesfield, SK11 7TF
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence5.5%
Pupils228
P/T Ratio15.4
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Macclesfield, SK10 5LY
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence6.4%
Pupils101
P/T Ratio21.0
Eden School
Macclesfield, SK10 3LQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 6–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils16
P/T Ratio–
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Macclesfield, SK10 3HJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence4.5%
Pupils303
P/T Ratio22.3
Wincle CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Macclesfield, SK11 0QH
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence4.6%
Pupils67
P/T Ratio18.0
BC
Bollinbrook CofE (A) Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Macclesfield, SK10 3AT
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected39%
Absence5.2%
Pupils112
P/T Ratio18.5
Dean Valley Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Macclesfield, SK10 5HS
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence3.4%
Pupils197
P/T Ratio22.2
PC
Prestbury CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Macclesfield, SK10 4JJ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence4.6%
Pupils337
P/T Ratio25.9
Bosley St Mary's CofE Primary School
Macclesfield, SK11 0NX
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence6.2%
Pupils59
P/T Ratio16.4
AP
Adlington Primary School
Macclesfield, SK10 4JX
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected91%
Absence3.1%
Pupils92
P/T Ratio17.7
Bollington Cross CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Macclesfield, SK10 5EG
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence5.3%
Pupils188
P/T Ratio19.8
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery
Ofsted
Good
Macclesfield, SK11 8UD
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence5.9%
Pupils227
P/T Ratio15.8
Nether Alderley Primary School
Macclesfield, SK10 4TR
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence4.7%
Pupils94
P/T Ratio18.4
The Fermain Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Macclesfield, SK11 8JF
Primary · Ages 13–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils12
P/T Ratio5.6
Ivy Bank Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Macclesfield, SK11 8PB
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence4.7%
Pupils414
P/T Ratio23.2
MA
Marton and District CofE Aided Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Macclesfield, SK11 9HD
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected42%
Absence5.0%
Pupils175
P/T Ratio21.9
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield
Ofsted
Good
Macclesfield, SK11 8QN
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence6.2%
Pupils262
P/T Ratio20.2
CC
Chelford CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Macclesfield, SK11 9AY
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence5.0%
Pupils72
P/T Ratio15.3
Hollinhey Primary School
Macclesfield, SK11 0EE
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected52%
Absence4.6%
Pupils188
P/T Ratio19.9
Park Lane School
Ofsted
Good
Macclesfield, SK11 8JR
Special · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence9.8%
Pupils136
P/T Ratio7.5
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 33 primary schools in Macclesfield, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Macclesfield | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 62% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 11% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,552 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.