Is Hollinhey Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 29 March 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 87th of 116 primary schools in Cheshire East. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Hollinhey Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 43% of pupils at Hollinhey Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Hollinhey Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Hollinhey Primary School 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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Hollinhey Primary School

Bell Avenue, Sutton Lane Ends, Macclesfield, SK11 0EE

Local ranking87th of 116 primary schools in Cheshire East

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 29 March 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 43.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 65.0%
Writing (Expected): 74.0%
Maths (Expected): 57.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 57.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 23

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 188
Boys: 125 (50%)
Girls: 123 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (118% full)
SEND: 20.7%
FSM Eligible: 13.3%
EAL: 0.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.4%
SEN Support: 14.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,181/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 94.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.1%
White Other: 0.5%
Mixed Other: 0.5%
Black African: 0.5%

94.7%

White British

2.7%

Mixed White & Asian

1.1%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01625704352

head@hollinhey.cheshire.sch.uk

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Bell Avenue

Macclesfield, North West

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Administrative

URN: 146430
UKPRN: 10082924
Establishment No.: 2159
Trust: THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST

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