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Chelford CofE Primary School

Cheshire East, SK11 9AYPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
#7,148
of 13,686 nationally

About Chelford CofE Primary School

Chelford CofE Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 31 applications for just 13 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.38. Of those, 17 families put it as their first preference, and all 13 places went to first-preference applicants. That kind of demand suggests parents who know the school rate it highly, and the most recent Ofsted inspection from October 2023 backs that up. While the school holds an overall Good rating, inspectors singled out personal development and behaviour and attitudes as Outstanding. The headteacher, Andrew Brady, leads a small school of 72 pupils against a capacity of 90, so there is some room for growth, but the oversubscription figures show it is already punching above its weight in terms of local appeal.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressOak Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 9AY
HeadteacherAndrew Brady
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils72
Free School Meals (FSM)16.7%
School Capacity72 / 90 (80% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallGymnasiumLibrarySensory RoomPlaying FieldsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketAthleticsCross CountryNetballFootballDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Speech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Chelford CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.