Gawsworth Primary School

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

Macclesfield, SK119QU Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
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
31 January 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
Longbutts Lane
Gawsworth
Macclesfield, SK119QU
Phone
1625426547
Website
gawsworth.ft.school

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144833
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Longbutts Lane, Gawsworth, Macclesfield, SK11 9QU
Website
https://gawsworth.ft.school
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HALLIARD TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
188
Free School Meals
3.2% (6 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.8%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
64.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
7.6 (9.9 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.2 (2.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
188 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 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

"Learning Together to Achieve Our Best"

Aspiration Equality Innovation Pride Respect

Promotes the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance for those of different faiths and beliefs.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Gawsworth Primary School. A proud member of the Halliard Trust, with the motto 'Learning Together to Achieve Our Best', our curriculum is personalised to meet learners’ needs and we strive to provide a safe, nurturing environment with a wide range of extracurricular opportunities.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

languages music drama lacrosse tag rugby

Sports

lacrosse tag rugby

Facilities

Reading den (in classroom) class library outdoor story tree

Curriculum Highlights

A Street Through Time (Year 2, Autumn) Commotion in the Ocean (Year 2, Spring) East Meets West (Year 2, Summer) Vikings and Anglo-Saxons (Year 4) The Rainforest (Year 3) Extreme Earth (Year 5) Ancient Civilisations (Year 6) Journeys (Reception/Year 1)

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Goslings Before and After School Club

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