Bollington Cross CofE Primary School
90%
Capacity
188
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About Bollington Cross CofE Primary School
Bollington Cross CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 188 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Bollington Cross CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Yenson Donbavand, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3316th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 113 in Cheshire East.
Bollington Cross CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 18 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bollington Cross CofE Primary School include Library, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Athletics, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Science Club, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, Bollington Cross CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bollington Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 5EG |
| Headteacher | Yenson Donbavand |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Number of Pupils | 188 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.4% |
| School Capacity | 188 / 210 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3316th of 13,686
Nationally
471st of 2,065
In North West
31st of 113
In Cheshire East
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
73%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
61
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bollington Road, Macclesfield
Cheshire East, SK10 5EG
Journey to School
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