The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
- 5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- HALLIARD TRUST
- Head
- Ms Karen Whalley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Whirley Road, Broken Cross, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEden School
Independent · 596m away
The Fallibroome Academy
Secondary · 989m away
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Upton Priory School
Primary · 1.4km away
The King's School In Macclesfield
Independent · 1.5km away
All Hallows Catholic College
Secondary · 2.3km away
Ivy Bank Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
The Fermain Academy
Free school · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Whirley Primary School?
Whirley Primary School currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whirley Primary School take?
Whirley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whirley Primary School?
Whirley Primary School is in Macclesfield, SK10 3JL, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whirley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whirley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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