Schools in Cheshire East
178 schools in the Cheshire East council area: 130 primary, 24 secondary, 2 all-through, 2 sixth form / college, 1 nursery, plus 19 special. 20 are independent. 44 had more first-choice applications than places last year.
Primary schools (130)
- Acton Church of England Primary AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 84%
- Adlington Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 73% Oversubscribed
- Alderley Edge Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 80% Oversubscribed
- Alsager Highfields Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 72%
- Ash Grove AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Ashdene Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 89% Oversubscribed
- Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 15% Oversubscribed
- Audlem St James' CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Beechwood Primary School and NurseryState · Ages 2–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 44%
- Bexton Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 82% Oversubscribed
- Bickerton Holy Trinity CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 44%
- Black Firs Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 68%
- Bollinbrook CofE (A) Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 61%
- Bollington Cross CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Bollington St John's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Bosley St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Brereton CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 62%
- Bridgemere CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 83%
- Brierley Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 76%
- Broken Cross Primary Academy and NurseryState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 52%
- Buglawton Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Calveley Primary AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 88% Oversubscribed
- Chelford CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 83%
- Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of England/Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 80%
- Cledford Primary & Nursery AcademyState · Ages 2–11Not yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 67%
- Cornerstone AcademyIndependent · Ages 5–11Independent inspection
- Cranberry AcademyState · Ages 3–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Daven Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 61%
- Dean Valley Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Disley Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Edleston Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 62%
- Egerton Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 87%
- Elworth CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 73% Oversubscribed
- Elworth Hall Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 52%
- Excalibur Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 84%
- Gainsborough Primary & Nursery AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 66%
- Gawsworth Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 66%
- Goostrey Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 86% Oversubscribed
- Gorsey Bank Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 88% Oversubscribed
- Handforth Grange Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 74% Oversubscribed
- Haslington Primary AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Havannah Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 59% Oversubscribed
- Hermitage Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 60% Oversubscribed
- High Legh Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Highfields AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 69%
- Hollinhey Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 43% Oversubscribed
- Holmes Chapel Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 69%
- Hungerford Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 55%
- Hurdsfield Community Primary School and NurseryState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 38%
- Ivy Bank Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 44%
- Kingsbourne AcademyState · Ages 4–11Not yet inspected
- Lacey Green Primary AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 79% Oversubscribed
- Leighton AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Lindow Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 88%
- Little Bollington CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 9% Oversubscribed
- Lostock Hall Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 89%
- Lower Park SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 68%
- Lower Peover CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 87% Oversubscribed
- Mablins Lane Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Manor Park Primary School and NurseryState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 65%
- Marlborough Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Marlfields Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 28%
- Marton and District CofE Aided Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Middlewich Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Millfields Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 71% Oversubscribed
- Mobberley CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Monks Coppenhall AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 69%
- Mossley CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Mottram St Andrew Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Report card: strong areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 69%
- Nantwich Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 61%
- Nether Alderley Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Offley Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 75% Oversubscribed
- Parkroyal Community SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Pear Tree Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Pebble Brook Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 65%
- Peover Superior Endowed Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 77%
- Pikemere SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 77% Oversubscribed
- Pott Shrigley CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Pownall Hall SchoolIndependent · Ages 0–11Independent inspection
- Prestbury CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 80% Oversubscribed
- Puss Bank School and NurseryState · Ages 2–11Report card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 69%
- Rainow Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Rode Heath Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 84% Oversubscribed
- Saint Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Sandbach Primary AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Scholar Green Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 63% Oversubscribed
- Shavington Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 83% Oversubscribed
- Smallwood CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 43%
- Sound and District Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 74%
- St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Some areas below Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 48%
- St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 61%
- St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 62%
- St Gabriel's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67% Oversubscribed
- St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School MacclesfieldState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 62% Oversubscribed
- St John's CofE AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Inadequate· 2023KS2 expected standard: 46%
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, CreweState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 48% Oversubscribed
- St Michael's Community AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2023KS2 expected standard: 33%
- St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 75%
- St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 71%
- St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 82%
- St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 50%
- St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 68% Oversubscribed
- Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 45%
- Styal Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Terra Nova SchoolIndependent · Ages 2–13Independent inspection
- The Berkeley AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 80%
- The Dingle Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 65% Oversubscribed
- The Quinta Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 65% Oversubscribed
- The Ryleys SchoolIndependent · Ages 1–11Independent inspection
- The Wilmslow AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Improved significantly· 2024KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Underwood West AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 38%
- Upton Priory SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Vernon Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 77%
- Vine Tree Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 40%
- Warmingham CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 33%
- Weaver Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 68%
- Weston Village Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 78% Oversubscribed
- Wheelock Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Whirley Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 65% Oversubscribed
- Willaston Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Wilmslow Preparatory SchoolIndependent · Ages 3–11Independent inspection
- Wincle CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 91%
- Wistaston AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 80% Oversubscribed
- Wistaston Church Lane AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 33%
- Worth Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2023KS2 expected standard: 65% Oversubscribed
- Wrenbury Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 60% Oversubscribed
- Wybunbury Delves CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 73%
Secondary schools (24)
- All Hallows Catholic CollegeState · Ages 11–18 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024Attainment 8: 49.6
- Alsager SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 51.9
- Brine Leas SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 49.7
- Cheshire Studio SchoolState · Ages 14–19Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 24.0
- Congleton High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 44.8
- Crewe Engineering and Design UTCState · Ages 14–19Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024Attainment 8: 32.4
- Eaton Bank AcademyState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 46.9
- Holmes Chapel Comprehensive SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2025Attainment 8: 48.2
- Knutsford AcademyState · Ages 11–18Report card: strong areas· 2026Attainment 8: 54.9 Oversubscribed
- Malbank School and Sixth Form CollegeState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 42.9
- Middlewich High SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 41.2 Oversubscribed
- Poynton High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 53.0 Oversubscribed
- Ruskin Community High SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 37.9
- Sandbach High School and Sixth Form CollegeState · Ages 11–18 · GirlsOfsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 55.6 Oversubscribed
- Sandbach SchoolState · Ages 11–19 · BoysOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 48.2 Oversubscribed
- Shavington AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 47.8 Oversubscribed
- Sir William Stanier SchoolState · Ages 11–16Report card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 28.4
- St Thomas More Catholic High SchoolState · Ages 11–16 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024Attainment 8: 47.7 Oversubscribed
- The Fallibroome AcademyState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 53.4 Oversubscribed
- The Lodge APIndependent · Ages 13–18Independent inspection
- The Macclesfield AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2020Attainment 8: 42.7
- The Oaks AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 35.4
- Tytherington SchoolState · Ages 11–18Report card: strong areas· 2026Attainment 8: 50.1 Oversubscribed
- Wilmslow High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025Attainment 8: 51.4 Oversubscribed
All-through schools (2)
- Beech Hall SchoolIndependent · Ages 4–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 36.2
- The King's School In MacclesfieldIndependent · Ages 3–19 · Church of EnglandIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 28.9
Sixth form / college schools (2)
- Cheshire College - South & WestState · Ages 16–99College: FE inspectionA-level average: C-
- Reaseheath CollegeState · Ages 16–99College: FE inspection
Nursery schools (1)
- Westminster Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–4Ofsted:Good· 2023
Special schools (19)
- Adelaide Heath AcademyState special · Ages 8–18Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 9.7
- Adelaide SchoolState special · Ages 9–18Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024Attainment 8: 6.1
- Aidenswood SchoolIndependent special · Ages 11–17 · BoysIndependent inspection
- Aurora Summerfields SchoolIndependent special · Ages 5–19Independent inspection
- Cheshire Hall SchoolIndependent special · Ages 8–16Independent inspection
- Church Lawton SchoolState special · Ages 4–19Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 39.4
- Compass Community Cledford ParkIndependent special · Ages 7–17Independent inspection
- Cornerstone-CreweIndependent special · Ages 7–13Independent inspection
- David Lewis SchoolState special · Ages 7–19Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025
- Eden SchoolIndependent special · Ages 6–16Independent inspection
- Esland Daven SchoolIndependent special · Ages 8–18Independent inspection
- High Peak SchoolIndependent special · Ages 7–16Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 11.3
- Lavender Field SchoolIndependent special · Ages 5–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 0.3
- Opal EducationIndependent special · Ages 11–17Independent inspection
- Park Lane SchoolState special · Ages 4–19Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 0.7
- Springfield SchoolState special · Ages 4–19Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 0%
- TILT EducationIndependent special · Ages 11–16Independent inspection
- The Axis AcademyState special · Ages 4–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 12.2
- Wonder Star SchoolIndependent special · Ages 5–11Independent inspection
Nearby council areas
Based on each school's postal address in the DfE register, so a few schools near the edge of Cheshire East may be listed under a neighbouring town. Alternative provision is not listed. Inspection outcomes are shown under the framework each school was inspected with. About the data