Rainow Primary School
Macclesfield, SK10 5UB · Cheshire East · primary school
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9th 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 2,324 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.3/10 among them, against 7.8/10 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 | 62% | 4.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rainow 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%. A further 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.3 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 pupils against a stated capacity of 189. 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
Since the results for similar-intake schools show a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are in place to support pupil progress? How does the school manage class sizes when the total number of pupils exceeds the designated places?
What Ofsted said about Rainow Primary School
Overview
Rainow Primary School is described as a “picturesque village school” where pupils “thoroughly enjoy” attending and feel “safe and happy.” The report highlights “exemplary attitudes” underpinned by the school’s learning values, with staff forming “supportive, caring relationships” that allow pupils to flourish. Leaders maintain “extremely high expectations,” which pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), consistently meet or exceed.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and balanced” and “flows seamlessly” from early years to Year 6, with staff designing content “extremely well” to deepen learning.
- Pupils develop an “exceptionally deep body of knowledge” through regular opportunities to recall and retrieve learning, ensuring it becomes embedded in their memories.
- The school offers a “vast array of enrichment activities,” including residential trips and outdoor learning in the school’s “beautiful grounds,” which broaden pupils’ horizons.
- Staff are “adept at swiftly identifying pupils’ misconceptions” and provide effective support, ensuring most pupils become “confident and fluent readers” by the end of Year 2.
- Governors possess an “extensive skill set” and oversee the school successfully, while staff feel “valued and listened to” with workload considered well.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 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
—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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