Bollington St John's CofE Primary School
96%
Capacity
101
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Bollington St John's CofE Primary School
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 101 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Bollington St John's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Melanie Walker, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8578th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 75th out of 113 in Cheshire East.
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 29 applications for 13 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bollington St John's CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Netball, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, Bollington St John's 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Grimshaw Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 5LY |
| Headteacher | Melanie Walker |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Number of Pupils | 101 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.9% |
| School Capacity | 101 / 105 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8578th of 13,686
Nationally
1223rd of 2,065
In North West
75th of 113
In Cheshire East
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
58%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
29
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Grimshaw Lane, Macclesfield
Cheshire East, SK10 5LY
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