Bollington Cross CofE Primary School
Bollington Road, Bollington, Macclesfield, SK10 5EGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bollington Cross CofE Primary School is a primary school in Macclesfield for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. It ranks 14th of 27 primary schools in Macclesfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 February 2023, report published 20 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2023
Pupils said that they are happy to come to this school every morning because their teachers are kind and staff know them well. They feel safe because they trust adults to resolve any problems that they may have. Staff deal with any occasional acts of unkindness or bullying swiftly. Staff expect pupils to behave very well and pupils live up to these expectations. They listen respectfully to each other and are confident in sharing their opinions with other pupils and their teachers. Pupils said that the best day of the week is when it is their turn to play on the artificial grass at lunchtime. Pupils of different ages play together happily. Staff want the best for all their pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children in the Reception Year and pupils in key stages 1 and 2 try hard to live up to these high expectations. They enjoy their lessons and achieve well. Pupils enjoy the many wider opportunities available to them. For example, they spoke enthusiastically to inspectors about the forthcoming trip for the whole school to a local zoo. They like the wide range of activities provided through the school's outdoor learning area. Many pupils benefit from attending clubs, which include sports, music and drama.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders and teachers are not clear enough about the curriculum content that pupils should learn. This means that sometimes pupils are not prepared for the next steps in their learning. Leaders should develop their curriculum thinking further in these subjects to ensure that all teachers know exactly what to teach and when to teach it.
- In some subjects, teachers do not check well enough if pupils have understood and remembered what they have taught them. As a result, teachers sometimes do not build effectively on pupils' prior learning. Leaders should ensure that, in all subjects, teachers use assessment strategies well to identify and address any gaps in learning so that pupils know and remember more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
167 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Bollington Cross CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Valley Community Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Bollington St John's CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Marlborough Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Prestbury CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Yenson Donbavand
- Phone
- 01625572138
- Address
- Bollington Road, Bollington, Macclesfield, SK10 5EG
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- URN
- 111252
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.