The short version
Average SATs results. 76% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 294
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 25.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- HALLIARD TRUST
- Head
- Ms Kimberley Clarke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Berwick Close, Off Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Fallibroome Academy
Secondary · 458m away
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 701m away
The King's School In Macclesfield
Independent · 958m away
Bollinbrook CofE (A) Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Whirley Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Beech Hall School
Independent · 1.7km away
Eden School
Independent · 1.8km away
Tytherington School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Upton Priory School?
Upton Priory School currently has 294 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Upton Priory School take?
Upton Priory School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Upton Priory School?
Upton Priory School is in Macclesfield, SK10 3ED, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Upton Priory School have a sixth form?
No, Upton Priory School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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