St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
72%
Capacity
303
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 303 pupils on roll, operating at 72% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Jackie Summers, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6095th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 60th out of 113 in Cheshire East.
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 29 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 79% recommending the school (57 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy include Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Rounders, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Science Club, Eco Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Priory Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3HJ |
| Headteacher | Jackie Summers |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Number of Pupils | 303 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.2% |
| School Capacity | 303 / 420 (72% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6095th of 13,686
Nationally
880th of 2,065
In North West
60th of 113
In Cheshire East
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
57 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
50
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
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Contact Information
Priory Lane, Macclesfield
Cheshire East, SK10 3HJ
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