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St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield
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St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield
- Primary
- Macclesfield SK11 8QN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching supports the majority of pupils to develop effective skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The extensive curriculum provides a wealth of opportunities for pupils to gain broad knowledge and skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils lack enough opportunities to produce extended pieces of writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils in key stage 2 are now making more rapid progress in mathematics and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders have taken determined action to ensure that progress at key stage 2 improves.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are articulate, polite and friendly. They enjoy coming to school. Behaviour is good.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support ensures that pupils with SEN and/or disabilities make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school has a strong culture of safeguarding. Pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils have good knowledge of respecting different cultures and religions; a very large majority of parents agreed their child is safe and happy.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are delighted with the education their children receive. They are proud of the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school and feel communication about their children’s progress is very good.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities including clubs in gymnastics, reading, art, music, and homework.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, and teachers plan pupils’ learning activities effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers and teaching assistants use questioning effectively to challenge the way pupils think. This keeps pupils interested and on task.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Improved assessment ensures teachers match work to pupils’ needs effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, the most able pupils are supported too much in lessons.
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About Us
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 283 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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A-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.4 | 25.8 | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | 58.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 5.41% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 102 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% 2 | 64.44% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 6 | 7.66% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 102 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% 10 | 66.1% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 1 | 8.07% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 101 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 63.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 8.47% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield
Local authority ratio 19 : 1