St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield
Ivy Road, St John the Evangelist Primary School, Macclesfield, SK11 8QNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield is a primary school in Macclesfield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. It ranks 16th of 27 primary schools in Macclesfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 April 2018, report published 15 June 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 July 2023
Pupils, parents, carers and staff are proud to be part of this happy school. Pupils and children in the early years enjoy learning and feel safe. A typical parent comment was that this is 'a lovely school with amazing teachers and happy children'. Pupils said that staff care about their mental health and well-being, as well as their learning. They spoke positively about the support they receive from staff. Pupils trust adults at the school to resolve any worries or concerns that they may have. Leaders and staff deal swiftly with any occasional acts of unkindness or bullying. Leaders have high expectations of achievement and behaviour for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They have designed a curriculum that enables pupils to achieve well in a range of subjects. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They are polite to visitors, staff and to each other. Pupils carry out roles of responsibility with pride. For example, they are proud to be house captains and forest rangers. At playtimes and lunchtimes, pupils have lots of fun together. Older pupils take good care of their younger friends. Pupils, and parents, appreciate the wide range of extra-curricular activities that are now on offer, such as art, science and choir. Pupils participate in many sports competitions and local music events.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, pupils have gaps in the key knowledge that they have learned in previous years. This means that pupils do not deepen their learning as much as they should. Leaders should ensure that teachers provide pupils with more opportunities to recall and consolidate learning from previous years.
- A small group of pupils are persistently absent from school. This means that they are missing out on important learning. Leaders should continue to work with families to ensure that they attend school as regularly as they should.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
237 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Ivy Bank Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Parkroyal Community School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Harrison
- Phone
- 01625428222
- Address
- Ivy Road, St John the Evangelist Primary School, Macclesfield, SK11 8QN
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- URN
- 111331
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.