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St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Priory Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3HJ, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.8 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
303
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 79%, this primary school offers a supportive community for families. However, the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates some areas needing attention, and academic performance shows that only 48% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, with no students achieving the higher standard. While it ranks in the top 85% nationally for expected outcomes, there is room for growth in overall academic achievement.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (57 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child is happy
91%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child feels safe
86%
My child makes good progress
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School keeps me informed
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
Behaviour is good
74%
School has high expectations
72%
School supports development
68%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.3%
Black African7.3%
White Other5.6%
Asian Indian5.3%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Other1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.26540, -2.15726 · SK10 3HJ
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN141811
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores 4.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Based on 57 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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