Chelford CofE Primary School, Macclesfield

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Chelford CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Cheshire East and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 77% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Chelford CofE Primary School as their first choice and 21 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Chelford CofE Primary School are Peover Superior Endowed Primary School (1.7 miles, Outstanding, 77% reading, 92% maths); Nether Alderley Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 100% reading, 92% maths); Alderley Edge Community Primary School (2.9 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 80% maths); and Alderley Edge Community Primary School (2.9 miles).

Chelford CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

13.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (91%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 7 pupils (8.6%) received SEN support and 1 (1.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

Chelford CofE Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Chelford Rail Station, about 400 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodland Close (cnr), 200 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Chelford CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often public order offences, burglary and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire East (61).

In 2024/25, Chelford CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.