St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield
Macclesfield, SK11 8QN · Cheshire East · primary school
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66th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.3/10 against 3,865 of them, against 4.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest School and Couch to 5k clubs, play football, netball, cricket or cross country, and participate in choir and glockenspiel. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 237 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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 Forest School sessions? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 33 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield
Overview
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, described by parents as having ‘amazing teachers and happy children’. Pupils feel safe, enjoy learning, and benefit from high expectations for achievement and behaviour. The school fosters a positive community where staff care deeply about pupils’ mental health and well-being.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an ‘ambitious and broad curriculum’ with logical steps, ensuring firm foundations in Reception and effective vocabulary development.
- The reading curriculum is ‘well thought through and well taught’, with staff providing targeted support to help pupils catch up in phonics.
- Mathematics is a strength, with pupils using consistent methods to ‘reason and solve problems’ with confidence.
- Staff quickly identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they ‘achieve well’ and participate fully in school life.
- Classrooms are ‘calm and orderly’, with pupils behaving politely and taking pride in roles such as house captains.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, teachers do not ensure pupils have enough opportunities to revisit and recap learning from previous years, preventing deeper understanding.
- A small group of pupils are persistently absent, which holds back their achievement; leaders must continue working with families to improve attendance.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture, regular staff training, and highly effective processes to identify and act on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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