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Ivy Bank Primary School
Valley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8PB, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.7 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
414
Capacity
480
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 56% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 72% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 8%, the school shows a commitment to improvement and offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11. Overall, it is a viable option for parents seeking a nurturing educational setting.
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Last inspected: 14 February 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.7%
White Other2.2%
Black African2.2%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.24872, -2.14894 · SK11 8PB
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN141792
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ivybank.cheshire.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ivy Bank Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ivy Bank Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 February 2018.
Is Ivy Bank Primary School a good school?
Ivy Bank Primary School scores 37.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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