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Lacey Green Primary Academy

Cheshire East, SK9 4DPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
84%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#794 of 13,686 nationally

About Lacey Green Primary Academy

Lacey Green Primary Academy is a state-funded mixed primary school in Cheshire East, serving 433 pupils aged 4 to 11. It ranks 10th out of 113 primary schools in the local authority, placing it in the top 10% of its peers. The three highest-ranked schools in the area are Peover Superior Endowed Primary School, Bexton Primary School, and Ashdene Primary School, but Lacey Green holds its own as a strong performer within this competitive landscape. The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 110 applications for 60 places, with 47 first-preference offers made. Headteacher Steven Shaw leads a school that operates slightly above its official capacity of 420, suggesting genuine local demand. The school has no religious character and does not offer nursery provision or boarding.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBarlow Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East, SK9 4DP
HeadteacherSteven Shaw
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils433
Free School Meals (FSM)9.2%
School Capacity433 / 420 (103% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Feb 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountrySwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChessCodingChoirDramaBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:10-18:00

Source: laceygreen.cheshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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