Hollinhey Primary School
Macclesfield, SK11 0EE · Cheshire East · primary school
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94th 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 4,236 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 2.0/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hollinhey Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers an Aikido Club, along with a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 248 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific support is available for children joining from outside the immediate catchment area?
What Ofsted said about Hollinhey Primary School
Overview
Hollinhey Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a “welcoming, caring” environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders have designed an “ambitious and interesting curriculum” that is well sequenced to help pupils build and remember learning across subjects. The school fosters positive relationships, with pupils showing high levels of respect for staff and each other.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy to attend, feel well looked after, and confirm that bullying is rare and dealt with quickly.
- The curriculum is well sequenced, with clear key concepts in subjects like history helping pupils deepen their understanding.
- Early reading is taught effectively, with daily phonics lessons and books matched to the sounds pupils know.
- Staff have good subject knowledge and use it to explain new learning clearly, particularly in mathematics.
- There are clear systems to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they are fully included.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always consider what pupils can already do, meaning they do not consistently move pupils on to the next steps in their learning as soon as they are ready.
- Leaders should ensure teachers refine plans to adapt learning to meet the needs of all pupils effectively, as current planning occasionally does not match pupil needs well enough.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where leaders are “relentless in ensuring that vulnerable pupils get the support they need” and staff are trained to spot signs of risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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