Chelford CofE Primary School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Cheshire East. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Chelford CofE Primary School.

Macclesfield, SK119AY Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 62.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 October 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Oak Road
Chelford
Macclesfield, SK119AY

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
111254
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Oak Road, Chelford, Macclesfield, SK11 9AY
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
90 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Chester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
83
Free School Meals
9.6% (8 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
7.2% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
14.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
62.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
5 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
10
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
83 pupils
4-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning to Love Together; Loving to Learn Together"

Aspiration Forgiveness Inclusion Kindness Respect Resilience

Chelford CE Primary School is guided by Christian principles, incorporates a Church of England ethos, and includes daily worship and assemblies linked to school values and Bible passages.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Chelford C of E Primary School. Our mission is to provide a learning environment in which children are inspired to recognise, nurture and share their talents and to achieve fulfilment and belonging as part of our family community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Safety Squad Eco Club School Council

Admissions Criteria

As a maintained Local Authority school, Chelford CE Primary follows the LA admissions criteria. The published admission number (PAN) for Reception is 13 per year. Admissions are categorized into five priority groups: looked after or previously looked after, brothers/sisters in the household, catchment area, feeder schools for high schools, and distance nearest to the school. Applications for September start have a deadline (e.g., 15 January 2026 for 2026 intake) with offers on 16 April 2026 and a 30 April 2026 acceptance deadline.

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