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Puss Bank School and Nursery
Barracks Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1QJ, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.6 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
417
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2 assessments, this primary school demonstrates solid academic results, with 69% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears positive, and the school serves a diverse age range from 2 to 11 years. However, only 11% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 11 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.3%
Asian Other4.1%
White Other4.1%
Mixed Other3.8%
Asian Indian3.6%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.25945, -2.11158 · SK10 1QJ
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN145248
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.pussbank.cheshire.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Puss Bank School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Puss Bank School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 May 2022.
Is Puss Bank School and Nursery a good school?
Puss Bank School and Nursery scores 60.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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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