Gawsworth Primary School
Macclesfield, SK11 9QU · Cheshire East · primary school
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49th of 114 primary schools in Cheshire East we can score, 124 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,280 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 3.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gawsworth Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. An inspection in January 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 3.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With 12 places currently available, how does the school manage entry-year demand if applications exceed capacity? How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils during the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Gawsworth Primary School
Overview
Gawsworth Primary School is described as a community-focused institution where leaders have established "ambitious and well-ordered curriculums" that enable pupils to build knowledge securely. The report highlights a "purposeful atmosphere" where pupils are "focused and immersed in their learning," supported by staff who maintain high expectations and foster warm, respectful relationships.
Strengths
- Leaders provide "accurate oversight of the curriculum," ensuring staff have the expertise to deliver "exciting lessons" with deliberate content choices.
- Inclusion is identified as a strength, with staff using "well-planned and effective strategies" to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- The early years provision is praised for its "stimulating, well organised and accessible" environment, where skilled staff teach phonics effectively.
- Staff and governors work closely to ensure resources are deployed effectively, maintaining a "clear, strategic vision" for continuous improvement.
- Pupils benefit from a "wealth of wider opportunities," including theme days and trips, which broaden their horizons and support personal development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure essential knowledge in writing is taught with "greater consistency" so pupils can produce independent work across all subjects.
- Strategies to reduce persistent absence among disadvantaged pupils must continue until rates "align with the national average."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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