Bollington Cross CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Macclesfield (Cheshire East).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Bollington Cross, we aspire to be a kind, open-hearted community, rooted in relationship and the Christian faith. We look to one another and when our feet slip, we overcome challenges together, enabling flourishing for all.
Anchored in an engaging and challenging, broad and balanced curriculum, we enjoy a rich school experience in a safe and supportive environment where we have the strength, confidence, and joy to be open and vulnerable to each other.
Our Christian values are the cornerstone of our ethos, and we don't just say it, we live it, nurturing deep, honest, and lasting connections whilst fostering academic, social and emotional, and spiritual growth. We rejoice in our rich interwoven history and cultivate a future where we may live life in all its fulness (John 10:10).
1.Honest and fair role-models who build positive relationships and encourage a healthy lifestyle through enriching experiences, rooted in challenge and curiosity. 2.Children with positive wellbeing who enjoy coming to school.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
18 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Archery
- Athletics
- Band
- Choir
- Coding
- Computing
- Creative Writing
- Cricket
- Dance
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Netball
- Photography
- Rounders
- Stem
and 2 more
Key facts
- URN
- 111252
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Constituency
- Macclesfield
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Fraser Penny | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Diane Murdoch | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Lewis Michael Bull | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Amy McCulloch | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Caroline Jerdin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Chris Watkinson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Andy Lumley | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| The Revd Nancy Goodrich | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2021 |
| Mr Yenson Donbavand | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2017 |
| Mr Alister Harris Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Georgia Marshall Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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