The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 262
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 18.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Mr Mark Harrison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Ivy Road, St John the Evangelist Primary School, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8QN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield's Ofsted rating?
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield?
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield currently has 262 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield take?
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield?
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield is in Macclesfield, SK11 8QN, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield have a sixth form?
No, St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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