The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
- 5% 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 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
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 5.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- HALLIARD TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Wainwright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Longbutts Lane, Gawsworth, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9QU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Gawsworth Primary School a selective school?
No. Gawsworth Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Gawsworth Primary School?
Gawsworth Primary School currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gawsworth Primary School take?
Gawsworth Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gawsworth Primary School?
Gawsworth Primary School is in Macclesfield, SK11 9QU, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gawsworth Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gawsworth Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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