Nether Alderley Primary School
Macclesfield, SK10 4TR · Cheshire East · primary school
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60th 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 2,757 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 among them, against 7.0/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| 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.
Nether Alderley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0%, against a national median of 7%. An April 2026 inspection used 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 5.3 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Chess, Gardening, Creatures and Critters, Mad Science, and STEM Kids. Sports cover football, netball, cricket, basketball, hockey, badminton, tri-golf, and table tennis. Trips visit Petty Pool, Conway, and Robinwood Activity Centres. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 89 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in reading? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Nether Alderley Primary School
Overview
Nether Alderley Primary School is described as a small, nurturing community where pupils arrive "happy and eager to discover what the day will bring." The report highlights an "ambitious curriculum" and "warm, nurturing relationships" that ensure children feel safe and secure. While most aspects of the school meet the expected standard, early years provision and personal development are rated at a strong standard.
Strengths
- Early years staff have "high expectations" and maximise opportunities for "high-quality interactions," helping children develop conversation skills and independence.
- The personal development programme is "skilfully designed," ensuring pupils gain age-appropriate understanding of health, relationships, and diversity.
- Pupils achieve well, with a "higher-than-average number" reaching expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics by the end of key stage 2.
- Staff model "calmness, kindness and respect," resulting in pupils who are "friendly and courteous" and where bullying is rare.
- Leaders provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they "progress well from their starting points."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities have "specific learning targets set and monitored that develop their learning thoroughly."
- Leaders should continue to support staff to help pupils develop "consistently high levels of self-discipline and dedication to their learning," as behaviour for learning is sometimes less positive.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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