Marlborough Primary School
Macclesfield, SK10 2HJ · Cheshire East · primary school
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41st 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 3,073 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2/10 among them, against 6.0/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Marlborough Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join JS3 Active Little Masters and a gymnastics after-school club. The school also offers links to local sports clubs including netball, tennis, athletics, football, rugby, and cricket. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 405 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Marlborough Primary School
Overview
Marlborough Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "welcoming and friendly" environment where pupils "flourish." The report highlights a "warm and caring community" with high expectations for learning, resulting in pupils who "achieve well across a range of subjects" and demonstrate polite, respectful behaviour.
Strengths
- The school has a "strong focus on reading," with well-trained staff teaching the early reading programme with fidelity and providing effective support for those who struggle.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and organised in a "logical order," with staff delivering content confidently and explaining new learning effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive timely identification and support, ensuring they can "access the same learning as their peers."
- There is a strong emphasis on promoting physical and mental health, with pupils taking on roles such as "well-being heroes" and enjoying residential visits.
- Staff workload and well-being are prioritised, with staff speaking "overwhelmingly positively" about the school and decision-making processes.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the most important concepts and vocabulary have not been as well learned, which "hampers pupils’ ability to make deeper connections between new learning and earlier content." The school should refine these curriculums to help pupils build on prior knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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