The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 101
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 8.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Mrs Melanie Walker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2005 | Monitoring Visit
Inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Grimshaw Lane, Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 5LY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bollington St John's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bollington St John's CofE Primary School?
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School currently has 101 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bollington St John's CofE Primary School take?
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bollington St John's CofE Primary School?
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School is in Macclesfield, SK10 5LY, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bollington St John's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bollington St John's 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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