Which is the best primary school in Macclesfield?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Wincle CofE Primary School ranks first of 27 ranked primary schools in Macclesfield, with 91% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Macclesfield ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Macclesfield?

27 primary schools in Macclesfield published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Macclesfield, ranked

The 27 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Wincle CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

9%

higher standard

91%

expected standard
2
Chelford CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
3
Prestbury CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

26%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
4
Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
5
Rainow Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
6
Nether Alderley Primary School
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
7
Dean Valley Community Primary School
Community school

17%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
8
Marlborough Primary School
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
9
Adlington Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
10
Bollington Cross CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
11
Puss Bank School and Nursery
Academy converter

11%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
12
Mottram St Andrew Primary Academy
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
13
Gawsworth Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
14
Whirley Primary School
Academy converter

13%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
15
Upton Priory School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
16
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
17
Bollinbrook CofE (A) Primary School
Voluntary aided school

17%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
18
Ash Grove Academy
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
19
Marton and District CofE Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided school

10%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
20
Parkroyal Community School
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
21
Ivy Bank Primary School
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
22
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

8%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
23
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
24
Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
25
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
26
Hollinhey Primary School
Academy converter

4%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
27
Bosley St Mary's CofE Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

0%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Macclesfield?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Wincle CofE Primary School ranks first of 27 ranked primary schools in Macclesfield, with 91% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Macclesfield ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Macclesfield?: 27 primary schools in Macclesfield published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.