Rainow Primary School
URN: 111203 • Macclesfield SK10 5UB
Overview
- Name
- Rainow Primary School
- URN
- 111203
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 74.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jonathan Norris (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01625572021
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Round Meadow, Macclesfield SK10 5UB
Summary
Rainow Primary School is a mixed community school located in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, with a current enrolment of 187 pupils and a capacity of 189. The school aims to foster a caring and supportive environment, encouraging students to become life-long learners who work hard and achieve their potential. In its recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024, the school was rated as 'Outstanding' in all areas.
The curriculum at Rainow Primary School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a variety of extracurricular activities including sports, music, and STEM clubs. The school also offers breakfast and after-school clubs to support working families. For younger students, free fruit and milk are provided, while all infant children are entitled to free school meals.
The school promotes a sense of community and belonging, encouraging parents to engage through initiatives like the Friends of Rainow School PTA. Uniform is encouraged but not compulsory, allowing families flexibility in clothing choices. Overall, Rainow Primary School strives to create a nurturing environment that supports both academic and personal growth.
The curriculum at Rainow Primary School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a variety of extracurricular activities including sports, music, and STEM clubs. The school also offers breakfast and after-school clubs to support working families. For younger students, free fruit and milk are provided, while all infant children are entitled to free school meals.
The school promotes a sense of community and belonging, encouraging parents to engage through initiatives like the Friends of Rainow School PTA. Uniform is encouraged but not compulsory, allowing families flexibility in clothing choices. Overall, Rainow Primary School strives to create a nurturing environment that supports both academic and personal growth.
Useful links
- Annual Governance Statements (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- SchoolCalendar (calendar)
- View Term Dates (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Information For New Pupils / Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- 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)
- Puss Bank School (68.0)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire East
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 189
- Pupils
- 187
- Boys
- 94
- Girls
- 93
- FSM %
- 5.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 187 | 94 | 93 | 189 | 5.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 185 | 92 | 93 | 189 | 4.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 188 | 98 | 90 | 189 | 5.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 188 | 98 | 90 | 186 | 5.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 189 | 94 | 95 | 189 | 5.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 180 | 91 | 89 | 189 | 3.90 |
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