The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
26%
+18.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 337
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 2.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Mr David Capener (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bollin Grove, Prestbury, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe King's School In Macclesfield
Independent · 2.0km away
Bollington Cross CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Upton Priory School
Primary · 2.3km away
Dean Valley Community Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
The Fallibroome Academy
Secondary · 2.5km away
Mottram St Andrew Primary Academy
Primary · 2.7km away
Beech Hall School
Independent · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Prestbury CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Prestbury CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Prestbury CofE Primary School?
Prestbury CofE Primary School currently has 337 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Prestbury CofE Primary School take?
Prestbury CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Prestbury CofE Primary School?
Prestbury CofE Primary School is in Macclesfield, SK10 4JJ, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Prestbury CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Prestbury 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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