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Whirley Primary School

Cheshire East, SK10 3JLPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
37 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#3,845
of 13,686 nationally

About Whirley Primary School

Whirley Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary school in Cheshire East for children aged 4 to 11. With 213 pupils on roll, it is operating just above its official capacity of 210, which is a clear signal of local demand. That demand is confirmed by the school’s admission data for the 2025/26 intake: it received 71 applications for just 30 places, with 37 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio sits at 2.37, meaning nearly two and a half families applied for every available spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.2%, well below the national average, suggesting the school draws from a relatively affluent catchment. The school has no nursery provision and no sixth form, so it serves the primary years only. Its religious character is listed as ‘does not apply’, making it a non-denominational option for local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWhirley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 3JL
HeadteacherKaren Whalley
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils213
Free School Meals (FSM)5.2%
School Capacity213 / 210 (101% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Jul 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Apr 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteLibraryGymnasiumDining HallSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketGymnasticsFootballSwimmingRoundersTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessFilm ClubBook ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:05 – 15:30

Source: whirley.ht.school. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Whirley 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.