Open Other Primary Mixed

Upton Priory School

Berwick Close, Macclesfield, SK10 3ED
Part of: HALLIARD TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
294 Pupils
388 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
25.60% FSM %
149 Boys
145 Girls
About Upton Priory School

Upton Priory School is a Primary Academies serving Macclesfield and the surrounding area in Cheshire East with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 294 pupils on roll. School capacity: 388. Current headteacher: Kimberley Clarke.

Information on Upton Priory School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cheshire East
Region North West
Administrative District Cheshire East
Parliamentary Constituency Macclesfield
Ward Broken Cross and Upton
Urban / Rural Urban: 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 Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor HALLIARD TRUST
Opened 01-12-2015
UKPRN 10054985
URN 142513
Data Last Updated 09-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Rachael Cragg Chair of Local Governing Body 14/11/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Furness Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 21/09/2023 N/A
Ms Claire Ashberry Local Governor 26/01/2026 25/01/2030 Elected by parents
Mrs Zenka Bradley Local Governor 20/05/2024 19/05/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Kimberley Clarke Local Governor 01/09/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Andrew Hard Local Governor 28/11/2022 28/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Haynes Local Governor 11/11/2022 11/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Dr Emma Jones Local Governor 31/01/2022 31/12/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Greeba Jones Local Governor 13/03/2018 17/03/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mr Craig Jones Local Governor 16/11/2023 16/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Jane Knott Local Governor 13/03/2019 12/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Ransom Local Governor 01/01/2018 30/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Frequently Asked Questions
Upton Priory School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Macclesfield, Cheshire East.
Upton Priory School has 294 pupils, with a capacity of 388.
Upton Priory School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Upton Priory School is Ms Kimberley Clarke.
Upton Priory School is at Berwick Close, Off Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3ED, in the Cheshire East local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Upton Priory School: Does not have a sixth form.
Upton Priory School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Kimberley Clarke
Berwick Close, Off Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3ED
Location
Quick Summary
URN 142513
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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