# St John's Pre-School Macclesfield

St John's Pre-School Macclesfield is a sessional pre-school at St John The Evangelist C E Primary School, Ivy Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8QN, in Broken Cross, Cheshire East. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-macclesfield-ey491503  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St John The Evangelist C E Primary School, Ivy Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8QN
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01625 430800
- Ofsted URN: EY491503

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491503

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY491503). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491503)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491503)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491503)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St John The Evangelist C E Primary School, Ivy Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8QN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.256781,-2.150332

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Weston Community Grounds, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire East there are about 2.5 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ivy Bank Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Park Lane School |  | 4–19 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Parkroyal Community School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Upton Priory School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-ey540706) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Macclesfield Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/macclesfield-day-nursery-ey491094) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tiny Adventures Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-adventures-ltd-ey361364) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Jasmine Park Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jasmine-park-pre-school-ey553350) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Macclesfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-macclesfield-2593049) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Whirley Pre School Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whirley-pre-school-group-305429) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St John's Pre-School Macclesfield's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St John's Pre-School Macclesfield Good at its inspection on 20 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St John's Pre-School Macclesfield take?

St John's Pre-School Macclesfield is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St John's Pre-School Macclesfield?

Macclesfield is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St John's Pre-School Macclesfield?

You can call 01625 430800.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491503)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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