Adlington Primary School
Brookledge Lane, Adlington, Macclesfield, SK10 4JXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Adlington Primary School is a primary school in Macclesfield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. It ranks 4th of 27 primary schools in Macclesfield. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 December 2024, report published 3 February 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 December 2024
Pupils are proud to be part of this small and nurturing school. They carefully follow the motto 'Inspire, Believe, Achieve.' Pupils are happy and feel safe, and they enjoy spending time with friends of all ages across the school. They behave extremely well during lessons and at social times. Pupils spoke enthusiastically about the school being a welcoming place where they can be themselves and are treated as individuals. The vast array of opportunities on offer to pupils is highly impressive. Pupils enjoy activities such as lacrosse, STEM club and gardening. They benefit greatly from a well-thought-out enrichment programme that builds on the school's curriculum and meets the needs of its pupils. For example, pupils visit museums, theatres and many places of worship. Pupils understand the importance of equality and diversity. They recognise that the differences that exist between people help to make the world a more interesting place. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, meet the high aspirations that the school has for them. They work hard and excel across the curriculum. Pupils have a thirst for knowledge. This is underpinned by the school's excellent work to support pupils to develop positive attitudes towards themselves, each other and their school. They are confident and highly articulate about their current and past learning. As a result, pupils achieve exceptionally well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
97 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Adlington Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Worth Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 65% met the expected standard |
| Dean Valley Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Vernon Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HALLIARD TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Steph Swinson
- Phone
- 01625573201
- Address
- Brookledge Lane, Adlington, Macclesfield, SK10 4JX
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- URN
- 143154
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.