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Marlborough Primary School

Marlborough Primary School

Cheshire East, SK10 2HJPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

97%

Capacity

409

Pupils

2.0x

Demand

About Marlborough Primary School

Marlborough 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 409 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Marlborough Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Ransom, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4090th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 42nd out of 113 in Cheshire East.

Marlborough Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 106 applications for 54 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Marlborough Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Gymnasium, Forest School, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Athletics, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Choir, Drama.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, Marlborough 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTytherington Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 2HJ
HeadteacherEmma Ransom
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils409
Free School Meals (FSM)8.6%
School Capacity409 / 420 (97% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (28 Feb 2024): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)

4090th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

594th of 2,065

In North West

Top 50%

42nd of 113

In Cheshire East

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

70%

Expected Standard

6%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:80%
Higher:33%
Writing
Expected:81%
Higher:11%
MathsAvg Score: 105
Expected:81%
Higher:20%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +8%

'22/23

62%

'23/24

70%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryGymnasiumForest SchoolPlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballRoundersAthleticsCricketGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChoirDrama

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

54

Applications

106

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

52 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Marlborough Primary School

Marlborough 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.

Contact Information

01625466414www.marlborough.ht.school

Tytherington Drive, Macclesfield

Cheshire East, SK10 2HJ

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Tytherington Drive, Macclesfield

Cheshire East, SK10 2HJ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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