Nether Alderley Primary School

A good academy converter school in Cheshire East. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Nether Alderley Primary School.

Macclesfield, SK104TR 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
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
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
27 March 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bradford Lane
Nether Alderley
Macclesfield, SK104TR
Phone
1625912444
Website
netheralderley.ft.school

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141306
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Bradford Lane, Nether Alderley, Macclesfield, SK10 4TR
Website
http://www.netheralderley.ft.school
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HALLIARD TRUST
Capacity
105 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
91
Free School Meals
7.7% (7 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.5% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
60.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.7 (6.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 105.0
2023 106.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
11
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
91 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"a special place, where children are happy, safe and valued."

Friendship Honesty Manners Respect Teamwork

The school maintains strong connections with local churches, and we welcome ministers from different denominations to visit and engage with the children. Religious Education is taught, and trips are arranged to deepen understanding of religion. Parents have the right to withdraw their children from Religious Education lessons and collective worship if they choose.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Mr Craven. Nether Alderley is a small, friendly rural school with high standards of behaviour and a strong sense of community.

Extracurriculars

Sports

football netball basketball rugby rounders cricket athletics

Facilities

old school building purpose-built extension (completed April 2001) comprising school hall, classrooms, a central work area, intervention pod, music room, toilets and an administration block extensive grounds: playing field, playgrounds, netball court, forest school woodland area and two adventure playgrounds Little Eagles Pre-school attached to the school, run separately

Curriculum Highlights

Core subjects English, Mathematics and Science are taught within the National Curriculum guidelines. English - reading, phonics using the Little Wandle scheme for Reception and Year 1 with daily phonics and a home/school reading diary; Mystery Reader project to support reading. Mathematics - daily maths with emphasis on reasoning and problem-solving; curriculum adapted to meet the needs of every learner. Science - weekly lessons with practical work and a two-year rolling programme for mixed-age classes. Foundations subjects include Art and Design, Computing (shared iPads, 1:1 in UKS2, Microbits), Design and Technology, Geography, History, Modern Foreign Languages (French) with grammar and conversation in KS2, Music (weekly lessons, instrumental tuition, school instrumental group), Personal, Social and Health Education, Physical Education (sport and after-school clubs), Relationships and Sex Education, Religious Education, Special Educational Needs, Homework, Enrichment (clubs in afternoons). head_teacher_message_summary":"A warm welcome from Mr Craven. Nether Alderley is a small, friendly rural school with excellent relationships and high standards of behaviour. The aim is to provide engaging learning and strong care and support so that all are included and have the best chance to succeed."], priority_links":[{

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Early morning care is available from 8am each day and After School Club is open until 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday. Children take part in supervised activities provided by NAPSAC (Nether Alderley Pre-School and All-round Care) our on-site provider. Parents are required to give notice in advance if they wish to use this facility, although ad-hoc bookings are also accepted subject to availability. Contact with NAPSAC can be made through the school office. If for any reason you are unable to pick up your child promptly from school, you must telephone the school, and arrangements will be made for supervision in the after school club. Parents will be charged for this.

Admissions Criteria

Nether Alderley admits pupils from within its catchment area and surrounding areas. The admissions number (PAN) is 15. Oversubscription criteria (in order) include: Cared For Children and Children Who Were Previously Cared For; Siblings; Children resident within the designated catchment zone; Distance from the school.

Financial Information

The current cost for a dinner is £3 per day for pupils in Years 3 to 6.

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