The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 188
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 15.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Mr Yenson Donbavand (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bollington Road, Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 5EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDean Valley Community Primary School
Primary · 359m away
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Prestbury CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Beech Hall School
Independent · 2.6km away
Bollinbrook CofE (A) Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Upton Priory School
Primary · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bollington Cross CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bollington Cross CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bollington Cross CofE Primary School?
Bollington Cross CofE Primary School currently has 188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bollington Cross CofE Primary School take?
Bollington Cross CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bollington Cross CofE Primary School?
Bollington Cross CofE Primary School is in Macclesfield, SK10 5EG, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bollington Cross CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bollington Cross CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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