The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 91% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
91%
+29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
+8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
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.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 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
- 67
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 4.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wincle, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0QH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Wincle CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wincle CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wincle CofE Primary School?
Wincle CofE Primary School currently has 67 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wincle CofE Primary School take?
Wincle CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wincle CofE Primary School?
Wincle CofE Primary School is in Macclesfield, SK11 0QH, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wincle CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wincle CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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