SchoolScoresAsh Grove Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Belgrave Road, Macclesfield, SK11 7TF
01625 919610 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 15 May 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Macclesfield comparisons use the 13 of its 29 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 16 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Macclesfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Macclesfield. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Macclesfield. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Macclesfield. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Macclesfield. Higher than 55% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 46% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 29 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Macclesfield. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 85% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Macclesfield. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Macclesfield figures pool parents at the Macclesfield schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
31 pupils in this year group.
58% — 7 points below the Cheshire East average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cheshire East. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 27 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 50 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 29 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.9% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 29 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 4.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 29 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 12.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 29 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.5% | 11.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 24th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 4.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 25th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 21st lowest of 29 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 25th highest of 29 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Higher than 13% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.4 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 23rd highest of 29 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Higher than 14% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.4 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 21 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Higher than 73% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.9% | 12.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Christ The King Catholic and CofE Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ivy Bank Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parkroyal Community School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hollinhey Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Puss Bank School and Nursery 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gawsworth Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bollinbrook CofE (A) Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ash Grove Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ash Grove Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 May 2024.
How did Ash Grove Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ash Grove Academy?
80% of the 35 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Ash Grove Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ash Grove Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 27 families put Ash Grove Academy as their first choice for 27 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 27 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140444.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.