Puss Bank School
URN: 132807 • Macclesfield SK10 1QJ
Overview
- Name
- Puss Bank School
- URN
- 132807
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 68.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kathy Nichol (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Barracks Lane, Macclesfield SK10 1QJ
Summary
Puss Bank School is a community primary school located in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, catering to children aged 2 to 11. With a current enrolment of 436 pupils, the school operates above its capacity of 420, reflecting its popularity within the community. The school is committed to inclusivity, offering a Resourced Provision for 14 children with autism, ensuring that all students receive the support they need to thrive.
The school promotes a broad and balanced curriculum that emphasizes fundamental British Values, including democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect. These values are integrated into daily school life through various activities, including the School Council, PSHCE lessons, and community engagement initiatives. Puss Bank School fosters a diverse environment, with over 25 languages spoken among its pupils, promoting respect and understanding among different cultures.
Puss Bank School is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive atmosphere where children can make choices and develop their personal freedoms. The school encourages parental involvement and invites families to engage with the school community through various events and activities. For more information, parents can contact the school office directly.
The school promotes a broad and balanced curriculum that emphasizes fundamental British Values, including democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect. These values are integrated into daily school life through various activities, including the School Council, PSHCE lessons, and community engagement initiatives. Puss Bank School fosters a diverse environment, with over 25 languages spoken among its pupils, promoting respect and understanding among different cultures.
Puss Bank School is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive atmosphere where children can make choices and develop their personal freedoms. The school encourages parental involvement and invites families to engage with the school community through various events and activities. For more information, parents can contact the school office directly.
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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
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 436
- Boys
- 240
- Girls
- 195
- FSM %
- 6.40
- Open date
- 2001-01-01
- Close date
- 2017-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-06-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 436 | 240 | 195 | 420 | 6.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 436 | 240 | 195 | 420 | 6.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 436 | 240 | 195 | 420 | 6.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 436 | 240 | 195 | 420 | 6.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 436 | 240 | 195 | 420 | 6.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 436 | 240 | 195 | 420 | 6.40 |
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