Macclesfield primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 78% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 21% achieve the higher standard, more than double the national average of 8%. Adlington Primary School, Macclesfield, Wincle CofE Primary School, and Whirley Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 96% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding compared to 62% nationally. With 31 schools serving Macclesfield and surrounding villages, families across the town centre, Tytherington, Prestbury, and Bollington benefit from a strong mix of community schools and high academic standards. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Adlington Primary School, Macclesfield | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Ash Grove Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Bollington Cross CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #11 | Bollington St John's CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #15 | Dean Valley Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #24 | Bollinbrook CofE (A) Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Bosley St Mary's CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Whirley Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #17 | Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Chelford CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Gawsworth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Ivy Bank Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 6.6/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #25 | Marton and District CofE Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Mottram St Andrew Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Nether Alderley Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | Parkroyal Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Prestbury CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
| N/A | The King's School, Macclesfield | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Macclesfield | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 5.5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Rainow Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Rushton CofE First School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Hollinhey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England & Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #14 | Marlborough Primary School, Macclesfield | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Beech Hall School | Independent | All-through | 1-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • All-through • 1-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Upton Priory School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | Puss Bank School and Nursery | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Wincle CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
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