Bollington St John's CofE Primary School
Grimshaw Lane, Bollington, Macclesfield, SK10 5LYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Macclesfield for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. It ranks 21st of 27 primary schools in Macclesfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 November 2022, report published 22 January 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 30 November 2022
Pupils are proud to attend this small and welcoming school. The warm and positive relationships that pupils build with staff, and with each other, help them to feel safe. Pupils value their friendships. They appreciate the 'buddy bench' that is used at breaktimes to make sure that no one is left out. Pupils, and children in the early years, are keen to do their best. As a result, most pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils' behaviour in classes and on the playground reflects leaders' high expectations and the school's values. Pupils are polite, respectful and caring towards each other and to adults. Pupils know that staff care about them and will listen to any worries that they may have. They know that they will get help if they need it. Leaders deal with any incidents, such as bullying, swiftly and with sensitivity. Pupils make great strides in their personal development during their time at the school. They enjoy a range of experiences which help them to develop as confident young citizens. For example, leaders have provided pupils with opportunities to become engaged in a range of global and environmental projects, which pupils spoke about confidently. Pupils carry out leadership responsibilities with pride, such as being reading buddies to younger pupils.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders and teachers are not clear enough about the essential knowledge that pupils should learn. This means that some pupils move through the curriculum with gaps in their learning. Leaders should ensure that, in these subjects, the most important knowledge that pupils should secure is identified so that they can deepen their understanding of these subjects over time.
- At times, teachers do not design learning that helps pupils to learn the key knowledge that they need. This hinders pupils' progress through the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that teachers are supported to design learning that is focused on the essential knowledge pupils need to know so that pupils secure this knowledge before moving on to new learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
102 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Bollington St John's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Valley Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Bollington Cross CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Rainow Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Marlborough Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Melanie Walker
- Phone
- 01625572025
- Address
- Grimshaw Lane, Bollington, Macclesfield, SK10 5LY
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- URN
- 111324
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.