Cheshire East primary schools deliver exceptional results, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 82%. Lacey Green Primary Academy, Ashdene Primary School, and Alderley Edge Community Primary School lead the area, achieving strong foundations where 84% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared to 62% nationally. 33% achieve the higher standard, more than four times the England average of 8%. With 14 schools serving Cheshire East, families in Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Macclesfield, and Crewe have access to well-established schools with excellent academic performance. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Alderley Edge Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.5/10Excellent |
| N/A | Alderley Edge School for Girls | Independent | All-through | 2-18 years | Girls | Church of England & Catholic | 10/10Elite |
| N/A | The Ryleys School | Independent | Primary | 1-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • All-through • 2-18 years
Independent • Primary • 1-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Information not available |
| #9 | Handforth Grange Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #10 | Styal Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lacey Green Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #2 | Ashdene Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #4 | Gorsey Bank Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #5 | Lindow Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #6 | The Wilmslow Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #8 | St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.1/10Excellent |
| N/A | Pownall Hall School | Independent | Primary | 0-11 years | Mixed | None | - |
| N/A | Wilmslow Preparatory School | Independent | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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