Chelford CofE Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Oak Road
Chelford
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 9AY
Phone 01625861351
Reference Number 111254

Chelford C of E Primary School provides a good quality of education, with notable strengths in behaviour, attitudes, and personal development, which are rated as outstanding. The school has high expectations for its pupils and fosters a positive environment where they feel safe and included. However, there are some areas for improvement in the curriculum where the development is not fully consistent, particularly in a few subjects where teachers lack clarity on content delivery. Overall, the school demonstrates effective leadership and management, and it remains well-regarded by both parents and the community.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 72
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 48.61%
Girls: 51.39%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 16.7%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 4.2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 24
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 26

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 9 4 13
2 1 8 9
3 5 7 12
4 4 8 12
5 4 4 8
6 3 3 6

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 90.3%
Indian 4.2%
White, Other 1.4%
Unclassified 1.4%
Mixed, Other 1.4%
Asian, Other 1.4%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 18 Oct 2023
Date Report
18 Oct 2023 School inspection:
08 Dec 2021 School inspection
10 Jan 2017 Short inspection
27 Mar 2012 Full inspection:
19 Nov 2008 Full inspection:
14 Sep 2005 Full inspection:
05 Apr 2000 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils display exemplary behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning.
  • The school provides high-quality provision for pupils’ personal development.
  • Teachers have strong subject knowledge and deliver engaging learning experiences.
  • Support for pupils with SEND is effectively managed, enabling their success.
  • Pupils take pride in their academic achievements and the quality of their work.

Areas for Improvement

  • Curriculum development is not fully consistent across all subjects.
  • Some teachers lack clarity regarding key knowledge to be taught in certain subjects.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 83%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Average Scaled Score

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Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 107
Maths 107

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Average Scaled Score

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Progress Scores

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 10 0
Third Preference 4 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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