Gawsworth Primary School
URN: 111025 • Macclesfield SK11 9QU
Overview
- Name
- Gawsworth Primary School
- URN
- 111025
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Shaw (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Longbutts Lane, Macclesfield SK11 9QU
Summary
Gawsworth Primary School is a community school located in Macclesfield, Cheshire, with a rich history dating back to 1707. It serves a mixed-gender population of 205 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school prides itself on its close-knit, inclusive environment, where individual needs are recognised and celebrated. The ethos is described as vibrant and family-oriented, fostering a sense of belonging among students.
The curriculum at Gawsworth is carefully structured and personalised to meet the diverse needs of learners, ensuring they acquire essential skills and knowledge while also having opportunities to flourish creatively and physically. Extracurricular activities, such as music, drama, and sports, are integral to the school experience, enhancing students' love of learning.
Gawsworth Primary School actively engages with the local community through events like the annual Rose Queen Fete and seasonal productions. These connections enrich the educational experience and help students develop a sense of pride in their heritage and community. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to experience its nurturing atmosphere firsthand.
The curriculum at Gawsworth is carefully structured and personalised to meet the diverse needs of learners, ensuring they acquire essential skills and knowledge while also having opportunities to flourish creatively and physically. Extracurricular activities, such as music, drama, and sports, are integral to the school experience, enhancing students' love of learning.
Gawsworth Primary School actively engages with the local community through events like the annual Rose Queen Fete and seasonal productions. These connections enrich the educational experience and help students develop a sense of pride in their heritage and community. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to experience its nurturing atmosphere firsthand.
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Nearby alternatives
- Rainow Primary School (74.1)
- Rushton CofE (C) Primary School (70.9)
- Adlington Primary School (70.2)
- Ash Grove Primary and Nursery School (70.2)
- St Alban's Catholic Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire East
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 205
- Boys
- 110
- Girls
- 95
- FSM %
- 2.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-06-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-09-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 205 | 110 | 95 | 210 | 2.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 205 | 110 | 95 | 210 | 2.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 205 | 110 | 95 | 210 | 2.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 205 | 110 | 95 | 210 | 2.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 205 | 110 | 95 | 210 | 2.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 205 | 110 | 95 | 210 | 2.40 |
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