St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield
97%
Capacity
262
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 262 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Harrison, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5177th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 52nd out of 113 in Cheshire East.
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 22 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Gymnastics, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Coding, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Ivy Road, St John the Evangelist Primary School, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8QN |
| Headteacher | Mark Harrison |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Number of Pupils | 262 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.3% |
| School Capacity | 262 / 270 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5177th of 13,686
Nationally
757th of 2,065
In North West
52nd of 113
In Cheshire East
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
67%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ivy Road, St John the Evangelist Primary School, Macclesfield
Cheshire East, SK11 8QN
Ivy Road, St John the Evangelist Primary School, Macclesfield
Cheshire East, SK11 8QN
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