Wincle CofE Primary School
Wincle, Macclesfield, SK11 0QHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wincle CofE 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 3rd of 27 primary schools in Macclesfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 October 2014, report published 17 November 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 February 2023
At Wincle CofE Primary School, pupils and their families enjoy a strong sense of community and belonging. Parents and carers appreciate the regular communication, and involvement in day-to-day school life, that leaders provide. Pupils benefit from this partnership. They feel safe, valued and happy. Pupils told inspectors that their teachers expect them to 'shine like a star' in all that they do. This ethos underpins all aspects of their school life. Pupils strive to meet the high expectations that their teachers have of them. They are enthusiastic about learning, and they achieve well. Pupils enjoy the regular celebration and recognition that they receive for their positive attitudes and behaviour. Staff deal with any fallings-out and incidents of bullying swiftly and effectively. Pupils know that there is always an adult they can turn to if they are worried or have a problem. Pupils understand and respect difference. They behave with kindness towards each other. Older pupils act as buddies to their younger peers. Pupils' school experiences are centred around their interests and achievements. They are encouraged to try new things and explore their talents. This develops pupils' skills of independence and resilience. For example, pupils help to design the menus and then cook the school lunches each week. They collectively look after their school pet, and they have time dedicated to learning surrounded by nature outdoors.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders are still in the process of identifying clearly the essential knowledge that they want pupils to know. This means that some pupils do not learn as well as they could in these subjects. Leaders should finalise their curriculum thinking in these subjects so that teachers are clear about what they want pupils to know and remember.
- The phonics curriculum is newly introduced and at an early stage of implementation. This means that some staff are still developing their understanding of this approach, and not all pupils have been able to benefit from it in the same way. Leaders should further embed the planned curriculum so that all pupils consistently develop the phonic knowledge that they need to read fluently and confidently.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
64 pupils on roll, with places for 75
Schools near Wincle CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosley St Mary's CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Rushton CofE First School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Hollinhey Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Ash Grove Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 58% met the expected standard |
| Horton St Michael's CofE First School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
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
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Smith
- Phone
- 01260212592
- Address
- Wincle, Macclesfield, SK11 0QH
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- URN
- 111326
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.