The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 92
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 3.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- HALLIARD TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Steph Swinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Brookledge Lane, Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4JX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Adlington Primary School?
Adlington Primary School currently has 92 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Adlington Primary School take?
Adlington Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Adlington Primary School?
Adlington Primary School is in Macclesfield, SK10 4JX, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Adlington Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Adlington Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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