Puss Bank School and Nursery

About Puss Bank School and Nursery

Puss Bank School and Nursery is an academy converter in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 417 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 May 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cheshire East →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

417 / 420 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 May 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Barracks Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1QJ

Phone

01625917210

Headteacher

Rachel Hammond

Website

http://www.pussbank.cheshire.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Puss Bank School and Nursery?

Puss Bank School and Nursery is an academy converter in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Puss Bank School and Nursery have?

Puss Bank School and Nursery has 417 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Puss Bank School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Puss Bank School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 May 2022).

How does Puss Bank School and Nursery perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

69% of pupils at Puss Bank School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Puss Bank School and Nursery part of an academy trust?

Yes — Puss Bank School and Nursery is part of THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is Puss Bank School and Nursery?

Puss Bank School and Nursery is located at Barracks Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1QJ.