Gawsworth Primary School, Macclesfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Gawsworth Primary excels at creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child can thrive. The school combines ambitious teaching with a wealth of enrichment activities - from residential trips to music performances to theme days - ensuring children develop confidence and a love of learning. Staff are warm and supportive, and leaders work tirelessly to remove barriers so all pupils, including those facing challenges, achieve their best.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-ordered curriculum with skilled teaching, particularly in phonics and early reading
- Inclusive approach with effective support for pupils with additional needs and disadvantaged learners
- Strong early years provision with high expectations and warm, nurturing relationships
- Rich personal development offer including theme days, residential trips, music, and diverse clubs
- Warm, respectful school culture where pupils feel safe and supported
Areas for Improvement
- Handwriting and independent setting out of mathematics and science tasks need stronger support, particularly in key stage 2
- Persistent absence for disadvantaged pupils remains above national average, though showing improving trend
- A small minority of pupils do not demonstrate expected self-discipline or commitment to learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders and those responsible for governance fulfil their responsibilities and have established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Theme days, residential trips (from Year 2), visits to observatory/museum/aquarium, musical instrument lessons and performances, lacrosse club, choir, netball club
Gawsworth Primary School is a strong school firmly rooted in its community, where leaders have established ambitious curricula and inclusive practices that enable pupils to build knowledge securely over time. The school prioritises the wellbeing of the whole child whilst maintaining high academic expectations across all year groups.
At a Glance
4.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 82% to 72%. Maths has declined from 89% to 83%. Writing has improved from 64% to 86%.
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
7
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
198 pupils
210 capacity
12 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Macclesfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Macclesfield
Admissions Demand - Cheshire East
Places available
4,553
Applications
3,886
Got 1st preference
93.6%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Cheshire East (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.35684%
Overall absence
5.91716%
Persistent absence
169
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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