Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School
Macclesfield, SK10 5RT · Cheshire East · primary school
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98th 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 3,623 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. 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 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access outdoor pursuits, Forest School trips, and arts activities including recorder and brass lessons, dance, and sessions with the Halle.
Getting in
The published school roll is 26 pupils against a stated capacity of 42. 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? What specific outdoor pursuits are offered during the term? How does the small class size influence individual teaching time?
What Ofsted said about Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, though evidence suggests a graded inspection might yield a lower judgement. The school is described as ‘friendly and welcoming’, with a strong culture of ‘thoughtfulness and respect’. Recent leadership changes have raised expectations, but inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and oversight remain.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘happy’ and ‘polite’, with ‘strong relationships with adults’.
- Staff workload and wellbeing have improved through more effective feedback methods.
- Some subjects feature ‘well ordered’ curricula where pupils ‘build successfully on their prior knowledge’.
- Reading is now ‘more prominent’, with high-quality texts helping pupils ‘enjoy reading’.
- Safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’, and SEND pupils are identified ‘more swiftly’.
Areas to improve
- Governors lack ‘effective systems’ for oversight, preventing them from adequately supporting or challenging the school.
- In some subjects, intended knowledge is ‘too vague’, leading to inconsistent curriculum implementation.
- Assessment strategies, particularly in phonics, are not precise enough to identify what pupils retain.
- The school does not sufficiently evaluate the impact of strategies aimed at improving attendance.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
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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