Nether Alderley Primary School is a primary school in Macclesfield, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Nether Alderley Primary School currently has around 94 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 7.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.8%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Bradford Lane, Macclesfield, SK10 4TR
Website: http://www.netheralderley.ft.school
Telephone: 01625912444
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Cheshire East
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Richard Craven
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 141306

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 27/03/2012

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 105
Number of Pupils: 94
Number of Boys: 48
Number of Girls: 46

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 10.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British79.80%75
Other White6.40%6
Other Asian5.30%5
Other Mixed3.20%3
Chinese2.10%2
Pakistani2.10%2
White and Black African1.10%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (1.0)
Writing: Average (0.2)
Maths: Average (1.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
69%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
70%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
6%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
11%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
105.6
Local authority average
107.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
106.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Nether Alderley Primary School
Bradford Lane , Nether Alderley SK10 4TR
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Nether Alderley Primary School
Bradford Lane , Nether Alderley SK10 4TR
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Alderley Edge Community Primary School
Church Lane , SK9 7UZ
- not rated 2,220 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Hilary's School
Westwood , Congleton Road SK9 7AG
- not rated 1,580 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Girls More About School
The Ryleys School
Ryleys Lane , SK9 7UY
- not rated 2,000 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Alderley Edge School for Girls
Wilmslow Road , SK9 7QE
- not rated 2,288 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.