What did Ofsted judge Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2019 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in July 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School?

Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School has 26 pupils on roll.

What ages does Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School take?

Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School located?

Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School is located in Macclesfield, SK10 5RT, Cheshire East.

How do I apply to Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School?

Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School?

When Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2024-25, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to child arrangements order or special guardianship order). This includes children who have been in care or adopted from overseas; 2. Children living in the parish of Pott Shrigley — Children living in the parish of Pott Shrigley; 3. Siblings — Children having a sibling already attending, and continuing to attend, the school at the time of admission, and 3 further criteria. 4 places were offered at this entry point for 2024-25. Tie-break: Where there are two children with the same distance then a random allocation undertaken by an independent body will be used to decide on admission.

What is the largest ethnic background at Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.8% of pupils at Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2024-25 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to child arrangements order or special guardianship order). This includes children who have been in care or adopted from overseas.
2Children living in the parish of Pott Shrigley — Children living in the parish of Pott Shrigley.
3Siblings — Children having a sibling already attending, and continuing to attend, the school at the time of admission.
4Faithful worshippers at St Christopher's Church, Pott Shrigley — Children whose parents are faithful worshippers at St Christopher's Church, Pott Shrigley (i.e. at least twice a month for the 6 months prior to application - a supplementary form detailing attendance, will be required).
5Faithful and regular worshippers at any other Christian Church — Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers at any other Christian Church affiliated to Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (i.e. at least twice a month for the 6 months prior to application – a supplementary form detailing attendance, will be required).
6Distance — Pupils living nearest to the school measured using The National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG) which measure straight line distances in miles from the school's coordinate point to the place of the residence coordinate point.

If two applications tie: Where there are two children with the same distance then a random allocation undertaken by an independent body will be used to decide on admission.

The policy does not explicitly mention EHCPs/statements as a priority category above the listed criteria, though this is a statutory requirement. The waiting list operates until the end of the autumn term only.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2019 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in July 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School?: Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School has 26 pupils on roll.
What ages does Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School take?: Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School located?: Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School is located in Macclesfield, SK10 5RT, Cheshire East.
How do I apply to Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School?: Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School?: When Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2024-25, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to child arrangements order or special guardianship order). This includes children who have been in care or adopted from overseas; 2. Children living in the parish of Pott Shrigley — Children living in the parish of Pott Shrigley; 3. Siblings — Children having a sibling already attending, and continuing to attend, the school at the time of admission, and 3 further criteria. 4 places were offered at this entry point for 2024-25. Tie-break: Where there are two children with the same distance then a random allocation undertaken by an independent body will be used to decide on admission.
What is the largest ethnic background at Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.8% of pupils at Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2024-25 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to child arrangements order or special guardianship order). This includes children who have been in care or adopted from overseas.
2Children living in the parish of Pott Shrigley — Children living in the parish of Pott Shrigley.
3Siblings — Children having a sibling already attending, and continuing to attend, the school at the time of admission.
4Faithful worshippers at St Christopher's Church, Pott Shrigley — Children whose parents are faithful worshippers at St Christopher's Church, Pott Shrigley (i.e. at least twice a month for the 6 months prior to application - a supplementary form detailing attendance, will be required).
5Faithful and regular worshippers at any other Christian Church — Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers at any other Christian Church affiliated to Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (i.e. at least twice a month for the 6 months prior to application – a supplementary form detailing attendance, will be required).
6Distance — Pupils living nearest to the school measured using The National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG) which measure straight line distances in miles from the school's coordinate point to the place of the residence coordinate point.

If two applications tie: Where there are two children with the same distance then a random allocation undertaken by an independent body will be used to decide on admission.

Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2019 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in July 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School?: Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School has 26 pupils on roll.
What ages does Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School take?: Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School located?: Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School is located in Macclesfield, SK10 5RT, Cheshire East.
How do I apply to Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School?: Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School?: When Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2024-25, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to child arrangements order or special guardianship order). This includes children who have been in care or adopted from overseas; 2. Children living in the parish of Pott Shrigley — Children living in the parish of Pott Shrigley; 3. Siblings — Children having a sibling already attending, and continuing to attend, the school at the time of admission, and 3 further criteria. 4 places were offered at this entry point for 2024-25. Tie-break: Where there are two children with the same distance then a random allocation undertaken by an independent body will be used to decide on admission.
What is the largest ethnic background at Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.8% of pupils at Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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