The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 187
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 5.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Norris (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Round Meadow, Rainow, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 5UB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Rainow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rainow Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rainow Primary School?
Rainow Primary School currently has 187 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rainow Primary School take?
Rainow Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rainow Primary School?
Rainow Primary School is in Macclesfield, SK10 5UB, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rainow Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rainow Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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