SchoolScoresPrestbury CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Bollin Grove, Prestbury, Macclesfield, SK10 4JJ
01625 469630 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 February 2020.
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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 2 July 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
115 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 7th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Macclesfield. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Macclesfield. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Macclesfield. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 42 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Macclesfield. Higher than 42% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 46% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 93 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Macclesfield. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 85% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 20 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Macclesfield. Higher than 63% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 76% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Macclesfield. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 34%). 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
46 pupils in this year group.
80% — 15 points above the Cheshire East average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 26% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 89% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 91% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 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 | 46 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 49 |
| Of those, offered a place | 39 (80%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 100 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 1.1
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 29th highest of 29 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 27th highest of 29 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 4.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 28th highest of 29 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Higher than 3% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 12.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 29 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 11.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 14th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Lower than 88% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 29 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 29 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 29 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Higher than 53% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.9 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 29 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Higher than 58% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.2 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 21 state primary schools in Macclesfield. Higher than 31% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 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
- Bollington Cross CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Upton Priory School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dean Valley Community Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marlborough Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mottram St Andrew Primary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected · 69% 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 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whirley Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bollington St John's CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Prestbury CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Prestbury CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 February 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 July 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Prestbury CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Prestbury CofE Primary School?
91% of the 115 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Prestbury CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Prestbury CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 49 families put Prestbury CofE Primary School as their first choice for 46 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 39 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 111325.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.