Puss Bank School and Nursery, Macclesfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a genuinely inclusive school where every child belongs and thrives. The caring relationships between staff and pupils create a warm, safe environment where vulnerable children receive extra support to succeed. Parents particularly appreciate the school's inclusive culture, pastoral care, and the wide range of clubs and experiences that enrich children's learning.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with open communication and pupils feeling safe
- Excellent inclusive provision - pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils receive tailored support and make good progress
- Well-organised reading curriculum with pupils developing fluency and confidence
- Calm, orderly school with positive behaviour based on the school's four promises
- Strong pastoral care with staff quickly identifying and supporting vulnerable pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Mathematics outcomes remain below average, though curriculum improvements are in place
- Teaching consistency varies across some subjects, with some staff needing stronger subject knowledge
- Some early years activities lack clear learning purpose, though this is being addressed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open, positive culture where all staff take responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs, residential visits, eco warriors programme, school council, trust councillors
Puss Bank School and Nursery is a school where pupils are happy, safe and well cared for, with strong inclusive practices and positive achievement in reading, though mathematics outcomes are still developing.
At a Glance
20.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 61% to 87%. Maths has improved from 61% to 71%. Writing has remained stable at around 76%.
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
26.2
Infant (KS1)
28.1
KS2
14
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
409 pupils
420 capacity
11 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)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.12642%
Overall absence
11.67192%
Persistent absence
317
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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