Wincle CofE Primary School, Macclesfield
Wincle CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Macclesfield. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 27 schools in Macclesfield with published results, and 423rd of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 129% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cheshire East (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Wincle CofE Primary School in detail
Wincle CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Our main aim is for our pupils to 'Shine like Stars' which is taken from Philippians, 2:15."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Wincle CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 91% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Cheshire East and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Wincle CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Wincle CofE Primary School as their first choice and 9 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Wincle CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wincle CofE Primary School are Bosley St Mary's CofE Primary School (2.5 miles, 38% reading, 13% maths); Rushton CofE First School (2.5 miles, Outstanding); Hollinhey Primary School (3.7 miles, Good, 65% reading, 57% maths); and Ash Grove Academy (4.6 miles, Outstanding, 71% reading, 71% maths).
Wincle CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Bosley St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolRushton CofE First SchoolHollinhey Primary SchoolAsh Grove Academy
Who goes there
6.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 5 pupils (7.8%) received SEN support and 5 (7.8%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Wincle CofE Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Wincle CofE Primary School.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (outside), 10 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire East (61).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Wincle CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from October 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2014 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
6.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 100% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 80% to 100% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.3
Avg class size
16.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Wincle CofE Primary School
Term dates
Wincle CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Cheshire East's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Wincle CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Wincle CofE Primary School is in Cheshire East; for families living there:
- Cheshire East's school travel policy: Compulsory school age travel policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Cheshire East is 6 (the median across 180 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Wincle CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
129%
Over capacity
67 pupils
52 places
15 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Macclesfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Macclesfield
Across Cheshire East council
Places available
4,535
Applications
3,733
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Cheshire East council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
5
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
15.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
64
Total Pupils
29
Boys
35
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
12.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£41,963
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,250
Per pupil
£529k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.0%
Overall absence
3.3%
Persistent absence
61
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Wincle CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Wincle CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Wincle CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 91% did so in maths.
What is Wincle CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wincle CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Wincle CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Wincle CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Cheshire East allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Wincle CofE Primary School?
Wincle CofE Primary School was full in 2025, at 129% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Wincle CofE Primary School?
Classes at Wincle CofE Primary School average 21.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Wincle CofE Primary School?
Wincle CofE Primary School has around 64 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wincle CofE Primary School?
3% of sessions were missed at Wincle CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 3.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wincle CofE Primary School?
Apply through Cheshire East's coordinated admissions process, naming Wincle CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Wincle CofE Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Cheshire East is 6 (the median across 180 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Wincle CofE Primary School?
Wincle CofE Primary School is at Wincle, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0QH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)