Wincle CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided 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
Due to being small, we are able to treat pupils uniquely. They know they are loved by God, and have potential to Shine Like Stars (Philippians 2:15) not only in their lives, but in others too. Due to this close relationship, children are supported on a personalised learning journey, leading to high achievement and success.
Our main aim is for our pupils to Shine like Stars which is taken from Philippians, 2:15. Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation. Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life.
Philippians 2:14-16 To break this down to aid understanding for all our pupils, we have created an acronym: As a Church of England School, we are aware that some of our families may not be practising Christians. Our aim is to nurture those who have a Christian faith, encourage those who have a faith and challenge those who don't have a faith.
We want all pupils to feel included, safe, secure and valued.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Dance
- Fencing
- Football
- Swimming
- Forest School
- Bug Club
- Jane Considine (The Write Stuff)
Awards
5 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
- School Games Mark GoldSport
Key facts
- URN
- 111326
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 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
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Shirley Goodwin | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Joann Albiston | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Rachel Belfield | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Lucy Redfearn | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Dr John Miller | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Helen Hall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Andrea Bailey | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr John Brocklehurst | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Katy Powell | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Giles Meadows | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Amy Henshaw | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Sarah Smith | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2015 |
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