Ivy Bank Primary School
Macclesfield, SK11 8PB · Cheshire East · primary school
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76th 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 3,893 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 4.0/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ivy Bank Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, 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 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs for BMX, trampolining, table cricket, table tennis, Quidditch, and Tough Runner, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 387 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in reading?
What Ofsted said about Ivy Bank Primary School
Overview
Ivy Bank Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and enjoy learning. Leaders have raised expectations for achievement, resulting in pupils learning more and achieving more highly than in the past. The school provides a safe, supportive environment with a strong focus on reading and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, feel safe, and know staff treat them fairly; bullying is dealt with quickly.
- Leaders have precisely mapped curriculum steps in most subjects, helping pupils build knowledge cumulatively from Nursery to Year 6.
- Early reading has improved significantly, with most pupils becoming fluent and confident readers by the end of key stage 1.
- The specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND effectively teaches social awareness and emotional management alongside subject learning.
- Pupils benefit from a wealth of sporting, creative, and cultural opportunities, including charity work and community responsibilities.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have yet to finalise curriculum thinking, meaning teachers are not sufficiently clear about the building blocks of knowledge or the logical order of teaching.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating a culture where everything is checked, staff are vigilant for signs of risk, and concerns are reported and followed up swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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
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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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