The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
- 12% 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
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
9% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 188
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 12.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Massey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Bell Avenue, Sutton Lane Ends, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAsh Grove Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
The Macclesfield Academy
Secondary · 2.3km away
Park Lane School
Special school · 2.5km away
Parkroyal Community School
Primary · 2.8km away
The Fermain Academy
Free school · 2.9km away
All Hallows Catholic College
Secondary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hollinhey Primary School?
Hollinhey Primary School currently has 188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hollinhey Primary School take?
Hollinhey Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hollinhey Primary School?
Hollinhey Primary School is in Macclesfield, SK11 0EE, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hollinhey Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hollinhey Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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