How do I apply for a place at St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield?

Applications for Reception places at St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield

Q: Is St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 14 July 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 55th of 116 primary schools in Cheshire East. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

Q: What are St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 62% of pupils at St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Ivy Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8QN

Local ranking55th of 116 primary schools in Cheshire East

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

270

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 July 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 62.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 76.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 73.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 78.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 45

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 262
Boys: 121 (51%)
Girls: 116 (49%)
Capacity: 270 (88% full)
SEND: 14.1%
FSM Eligible: 18.7%
EAL: 7.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.0%
SEN Support: 11.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,330/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 87.6%
White Other: 3.9%
Asian Indian: 1.5%
Asian Chinese: 1.5%
Other: 1.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.8%
Mixed Other: 0.8%
Asian Other: 0.8%

87.6%

White British

3.9%

White Other

1.5%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01625428222

head@sjsmacc.cheshire.sch.uk

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Ivy Road

Macclesfield, North West

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Administrative

URN: 111331
UKPRN: 10074275
Establishment No.: 3526

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