What is The Macclesfield Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Macclesfield Academy was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 25/02/2020; read the report for the full judgement and the areas it is developing.

Is The Macclesfield Academy a primary or secondary school?

The Macclesfield Academy is a secondary school in Macclesfield, for ages 11–16.

Where is The Macclesfield Academy?

The Macclesfield Academy is in Macclesfield, SK11 8JR (Cheshire East local authority).

How many pupils attend The Macclesfield Academy?

The Macclesfield Academy has around 639 pupils on roll.

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The Macclesfield Academy

Requires Improvementgraded 25/02/2020Ages 11–16639 pupilsNone

Macclesfield, SK11 8JR

Cheshire East

The Macclesfield Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Macclesfield, within the Cheshire East local authority. The school has around 639 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 25/02/2020 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing secondary schools in Macclesfield can view The Macclesfield Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Macclesfield (SK11 8JR), The Macclesfield Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements

Quality of educationRequires Improvement

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementRequires Improvement

Last inspected 25/02/2020

Attendance & staffing

Attendance91.0%England avg 91.0%

Persistent absence24.9%England avg 25.8%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals28.2%England avg 28.6%

English not first language5.5%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4

Attainment 842.7

Grade 5+ English & maths34%

Grade 4+ English & maths59%

EBacc entry42%

EBacc average point score3.7

DfE, 2024/25

Nearby schools in Macclesfield

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Macclesfield College0.1 mi Park Lane SchoolGood · 0.1 mi Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School0.3 mi Ash Grove AcademyOutstanding · 0.4 mi The Fermain AcademyOutstanding · 0.5 mi All Hallows Catholic College0.5 mi

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