The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 303
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 17.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jackie Summers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Priory Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Fallibroome Academy
Secondary · 592m away
Upton Priory School
Primary · 701m away
Whirley Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Eden School
Independent · 1.2km away
The King's School In Macclesfield
Independent · 1.4km away
Bollinbrook CofE (A) Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
All Hallows Catholic College
Secondary · 1.4km away
The Fermain Academy
Free school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently has 303 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy take?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is in Macclesfield, SK10 3HJ, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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