The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 19%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Gill (Headteacher)
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
Valley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8PB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPark Lane School
Special school · 644m away
The Macclesfield Academy
Secondary · 859m away
All Hallows Catholic College
Secondary · 992m away
The Fermain Academy
Free school · 1.1km away
Ash Grove Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Parkroyal Community School
Primary · 1.4km away
Eden School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ivy Bank Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ivy Bank Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ivy Bank Primary School?
Ivy Bank Primary School currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ivy Bank Primary School take?
Ivy Bank Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ivy Bank Primary School?
Ivy Bank Primary School is in Macclesfield, SK11 8PB, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ivy Bank Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ivy Bank Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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