Mottram St Andrew Primary Academy
Macclesfield, SK10 4QL · Cheshire East · primary school
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79th 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 3,377 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| 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.
Mottram St Andrew Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in December 2025 assessed the school under the new 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 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 193 pupils against a stated capacity of 182. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Mottram St Andrew Primary Academy
Overview
Mottram St Andrew Primary Academy is a small school where pupils are "happy" and "confident and articulate learners." The report highlights a "close-knit community" with a "positive environment" where staff know pupils well and foster a culture of kindness. While most aspects of the school meet the "expected standard," personal development and wellbeing are rated at a "strong standard," reflecting high-quality support for pupils’ emotional and social growth.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "high-quality personal development programme" that fosters a "mature understanding of relationships" and mental health awareness.
- There is a "culture centred on the school's core value of kindness," resulting in rare bullying and harmonious playground interactions.
- Leaders have successfully improved writing outcomes, with current pupils’ work displaying a "high standard of written work."
- Attendance has seen "marked improvements" due to leaders identifying barriers and providing necessary support.
- Pupils access a "broad range of extra-curricular activities," including specialist clubs and performances, which build resilience and confidence.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure "highly effective teaching is consistently embedded across all subjects" to address occasional inconsistencies in teaching quality.
- The early years curriculum requires refinement to ensure "clear progression from the Nursery to Reception classes" and maximise learning opportunities.
- Leaders must "rigorously monitor the impact of support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities" to ensure strategies make a sustained difference.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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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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