Whirley Road, Broken Cross, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 3JL
10 simple reasons to choose Whirley Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Broken Cross, Macclesfield.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
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 Whirley Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
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, 29.7 pupils per class and 25.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 26% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Fallibroome High School at the end of Year 6.
School has a subject based curriculum. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of The Fallibroome Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 10 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and instrument ensemble. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
Find another school near Whirley Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
The King's School in Macclesfield, Infants & Juniors (2.7 miles); Beech Hall Junior School (2.9 miles); Alderley Edge School for Girls, Infants & Juniors (4.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Ash Grove Academy (2.2 miles); Nether Alderley Primary School (2.8 miles); Prestbury Church of England Primary School (2.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The King's School in Macclesfield (2.2 miles); Beech Hall School (2.9 miles); Alderley Edge School for Girls (4.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Fallibroome Academy (1.2 miles); All Hallows Catholic College (1.9 miles); Wilmslow High School (5.9 miles).