The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 417
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 16.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Hammond (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Barracks Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1QJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPuss Bank School
Primary · Very close
Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 977m away
Parkroyal Community School
Primary · 1.5km away
Tytherington School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Beech Hall School
Independent · 1.7km away
Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Fermain Academy
Free school · 1.8km away
The Macclesfield Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Puss Bank School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Puss Bank School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Puss Bank School and Nursery?
Puss Bank School and Nursery currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Puss Bank School and Nursery take?
Puss Bank School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Puss Bank School and Nursery?
Puss Bank School and Nursery is in Macclesfield, SK10 1QJ, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Puss Bank School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Puss Bank School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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