Best 3 Primary schools in Macclesfield – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Ash Grove Academy (Primary) in Macclesfield; St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Primary) in Macclesfield; Rushton CofE First School (Primary) in Macclesfield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ash Grove Academy, St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and Rushton CofE First School. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Macclesfield, Cheshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ash Grove Academy), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Ash Grove Academy (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 600, typical FSM 15–20%, range 0–5%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as The Aspire Educational Trust, OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST and The Talentum Learning Trust.

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Attribute	Ash Grove Academy SK11 7TF	St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy SK10 3HJ	Rushton CofE First School SK11 0SG
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 7TF	Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 3HJ	Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 0SG
Latest Ofsted	1 26 Jun 2024	1 26 Nov 2014	1 25 Mar 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	204	420	35
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	The Aspire Educational Trust	OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST	The Talentum Learning Trust
Website	www.ashgrove.cheshire.sch.uk	www.stalbansprimarymacclesfield.co.uk	www.rps.ttlt.org.uk
Telephone	01625919610	01625425905	01260226303
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Ash Grove Academy

SK11 7TF

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 7TF
Ofsted: 1 26 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Aspire Educational Trust
Website: www.ashgrove.cheshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01625919610

St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

SK10 3HJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 3HJ
Ofsted: 1 26 Nov 2014
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.stalbansprimarymacclesfield.co.uk
Telephone: 01625425905

Rushton CofE First School

SK11 0SG

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 0SG
Ofsted: 1 25 Mar 2014
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Talentum Learning Trust
Website: www.rps.ttlt.org.uk
Telephone: 01260226303

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.