Gawsworth Primary School
Primary school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East. Report card, Jan 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 13 January 2026, report published 1 March 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard | 16% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard | 22% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Strong standard | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around January 2030
The last inspection was in January 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 1.4 milesIvy Bank Primary School
School remains Good (Apr 2023)
- 1.7 milesAsh Grove Academy
Outstanding (May 2024)
- 1.8 milesBroken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery
School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (Jul 2024)
- 1.8 milesSt John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield
School remains Good (Jul 2023)
- 1.9 milesChrist The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Apr 2025)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.