Dean Valley Community Primary School
URN: 111147 • Macclesfield SK10 5HS
Overview
- Name
- Dean Valley Community Primary School
- URN
- 111147
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vicky McPherson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01625572767
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Albert Road, Macclesfield SK10 5HS
Summary
Dean Valley Community Primary School is a mixed community school located in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, with a current enrolment of 197 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school operates a one-form entry system and is committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child's individual talents can flourish. As a Unicef Rights Respecting School, Dean Valley prioritises the development of academic, artistic, and sporting skills in a safe and stimulating setting.
The curriculum is designed to encourage active learning and independence, fostering confidence in students to voice their thoughts and opinions. The school promotes high standards of behaviour and values such as generosity, kindness, and respect. Outdoor learning is integral to the school's ethos, with facilities including a forest school area and an astro turf track for daily exercise.
Dean Valley also offers a range of extracurricular activities and wrap-around care through TheClub@DV, ensuring that children have opportunities for play and relaxation. The school is dedicated to collaborating with parents and the wider community to support the holistic development of its pupils. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school office.
The curriculum is designed to encourage active learning and independence, fostering confidence in students to voice their thoughts and opinions. The school promotes high standards of behaviour and values such as generosity, kindness, and respect. Outdoor learning is integral to the school's ethos, with facilities including a forest school area and an astro turf track for daily exercise.
Dean Valley also offers a range of extracurricular activities and wrap-around care through TheClub@DV, ensuring that children have opportunities for play and relaxation. The school is dedicated to collaborating with parents and the wider community to support the holistic development of its pupils. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school office.
Useful links
- Governor committees and roles (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- How the Governors work (governance)
- Our Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Committee Terms of Reference (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- School Policies (other)
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
- 197
- Boys
- 112
- Girls
- 85
- FSM %
- 4.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 197 | 112 | 85 | 210 | 4.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 205 | 112 | 93 | 210 | 5.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 194 | 107 | 87 | 210 | 6.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 194 | 107 | 87 | 210 | 6.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 207 | 109 | 98 | 210 | 8.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 209 | 115 | 94 | 210 | 6.70 |
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