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Rainow Primary School

Round Meadow, Macclesfield, SK10 5UB
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Rainow Primary School
Macclesfield, SK10 5UB
187 Pupils
189 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
5.30% FSM %
94 Boys
93 Girls
About Rainow Primary School

Rainow Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Cheshire East, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 187 pupils on roll. School capacity: 189. Current headteacher: Jonathan Norris.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Cheshire East or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cheshire East
Region North West
Administrative District Cheshire East
Parliamentary Constituency Macclesfield
Ward Sutton
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10074371
URN 111203
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Paula Riordan Chair of Governors 23/11/2022 22/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rosie Cole Governor 22/11/2023 21/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Dean Grice Governor 23/11/2022 22/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Peter Grogan Governor 16/11/2025 16/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stephen Hall Governor 22/11/2023 21/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathan Norris Governor 01/09/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Helen Pugh Governor 19/03/2023 18/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Julien Rye Governor 02/07/2025 01/07/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Blair Whitehurst Governor 23/11/2022 22/11/2026 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rainow Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Macclesfield, Cheshire East.
Rainow Primary School has 187 pupils, with a capacity of 189.
Rainow Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Rainow Primary School is Mr Jonathan Norris.
Rainow Primary School is at Round Meadow, Rainow, Macclesfield, SK10 5UB, in the Cheshire East local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Rainow Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Rainow Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Jonathan Norris
Round Meadow, Rainow, Macclesfield, SK10 5UB
01625572021
www.rainowpri.cheshire.sch.uk
Location
SK10 5UB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 111203
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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