Dean Valley Community Primary School
94%
Capacity
197
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Dean Valley Community Primary School
Dean Valley Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 197 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Dean Valley Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Vicky McPherson, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8661st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 78th out of 113 in Cheshire East.
Dean Valley Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 25 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Dean Valley Community Primary School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Library, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Athletics, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Gardening, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, Dean Valley Community 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Albert Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 5HS |
| Headteacher | Vicky McPherson |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Number of Pupils | 197 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.6% |
| School Capacity | 197 / 210 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 1 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8661st of 13,686
Nationally
1236th of 2,065
In North West
78th of 113
In Cheshire East
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
57%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
50
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Albert Road, Macclesfield
Cheshire East, SK10 5HS
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