Puss Bank School and Nursery

Contact details for the school

School Name: Puss Bank School and Nursery
Address: Barracks Lane
Town/City: Macclesfield
County: Cheshire
Postcode: SK10 1QJ
Telephone Number: 01625 917210
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: The Aspire Educational Trust
Sponsor: The Aspire Educational Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Hammond
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 409 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.7%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 145248
DfE Number: 895/2728
UKPRN: 10066220
UPRN: 100012770443
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire East (E06000049)
Constituency: Macclesfield (E14001347)
Electoral Ward: Macclesfield East (E05008635)

Easting & Northing: 392654E, 373611N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 15' 36.31" N 2° 6' 41.2" W
Plus Code: 9C5V7V6Q+2C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Gemma Bailey - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2027.
  • Ms Rosie Brennan - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 July 2027.
  • Miss Suzanne Cross - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 February 2028.
  • Mrs Rachel Hammond - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Ann Harris - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 December 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr John Hudson - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 4 February 2030.
  • Veronica Hydon - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 April 2027.
  • Mr Declan Kinney - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 July 2027.
  • Natalie Lane - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Helen Mason - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 November 2028.
  • Mrs Claire Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 November 2028.