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Puss Bank School and Nursery

Cheshire East, SK10 1QJPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
39 1st-choice / 40 places
Ranking
#11,221
of 13,686 nationally

About Puss Bank School and Nursery

Puss Bank School and Nursery is a state primary in Cheshire East that is currently running very close to full capacity, with 417 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 420. The school serves a community where 16.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average for primary schools and suggests a higher-than-average level of disadvantage among its intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 83 applications for just 40 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.08 applicants per place. Of those, 39 families put it as their first preference, and 39 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who wanted it as their top choice secured a spot. The school also offers a nursery provision for children aged two and above, which feeds into the main school. This combination of near-full capacity and oversubscription signals a school that is well-regarded locally, particularly among families who value its inclusive intake and community feel.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBarracks Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1QJ
HeadteacherRachel Hammond
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils417
Free School Meals (FSM)16.4%
School Capacity417 / 420 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 May 2022
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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, 30 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallLibraryForest SchoolSensory RoomPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSports HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingCricketNetballAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirScience ClubGardeningBook Club

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

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