The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 227
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 45.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- HALLIARD TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Donna Lewis
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Parkett Heyes Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8UD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery?
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery take?
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery?
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery is in Macclesfield, SK11 8UD, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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