Upton Priory School
Macclesfield, SK10 3ED · Cheshire East · primary school
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77th 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 — 4.1/10 against 2,924 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Upton Priory School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a Summer Music Concert, Drama Christmas Panto, private and group music lessons, and the school choir. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 277 pupils against a stated capacity of 388. 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 after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Upton Priory School
Overview
Upton Priory School continues to be a good school, where pupils love attending and embody values of respect, cooperation, pride, and resilience. The school maintains high expectations, resulting in most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieving well across the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils conduct themselves well, being polite, respectful, and kind, with strong learning behaviours in lessons.
- The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum with a high priority on subject-specific vocabulary, ensuring pupils are confident in its use.
- Reading is a key priority; staff are well trained in phonics, and pupils read widely with enthusiasm, supported by a new library.
- The school quickly identifies additional needs for pupils with SEND, adapting curriculum delivery effectively so they achieve well.
- Staff workload and well-being are supported by the trust, including the introduction of a new assessment system to reduce burdens.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils have gaps in important knowledge because teachers did not previously focus closely enough on precise knowledge, causing some to struggle to recall earlier learning.
- The school should ensure these gaps are identified so pupils can overcome barriers and build a secure body of knowledge over time.
Safeguarding
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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