Puss Bank School, based in Macclesfield, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school 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.
Puss Bank School currently has around 436 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55% boys and 44.7% girls. Around 6.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 7 pupils.
| Address: | Barracks Lane, Macclesfield, SK10 1QJ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire East |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kathy Nichol |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 132807 |
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 436 |
| Number of Boys: | 240 |
| Number of Girls: | 195 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puss Bank Junior School Barracks Lane , Off Buxton Road SK10 1QJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Puss Bank School and Nursery Barracks Lane , SK10 1QJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Puss Bank Nursery and Infant School Barracks Lane , Off Buxton Road SK10 1QJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Puss Bank School Barracks Lane , SK10 1QJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurdsfield County Junior School Brocklehurst Avenue , SK10 2RQ | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tytherington High School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryles Park High School Ryles Park Road , SK11 8AJ | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Macclesfield High School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield College Park Lane , SK11 8LF | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Pre-Preparatory School Springfield House , Spring Gardens SK10 2AP | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bride's School 154 Cumberland Street , SK10 1BP | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fermain Academy Beswick Street , SK11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macclesfield Preparatory School 142 Chester Road , SK11 8PX | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.