Albert Road, Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 5HS
10 simple reasons to choose Dean Valley Community Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Bollington, Macclesfield.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Dean Valley Community Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the 6 best state primary schools in Macclesfield and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 28.8 pupils per class and 24.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 15% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, rather than integrated. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. UNICEF Rights Respecting School Gold accreditation.
In the top 27% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Platinum accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and orchestra. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near Dean Valley Community Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Beech Hall Junior School (2.2 miles); The King's School in Macclesfield, Infants & Juniors (3.2 miles); Alderley Edge School for Girls, Infants & Juniors (6.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Adlington Primary School (2.1 miles); Prestbury Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles); Ash Grove Academy (3.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Beech Hall School (2.2 miles); The King's School in Macclesfield (2.7 miles); Alderley Edge School for Girls (6.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
All Hallows Catholic College (3.5 miles); The Fallibroome Academy (3.7 miles); Poynton High School (4.6 miles).