Ash Grove Academy

A outstanding academy converter school in Cheshire East. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ash Grove Academy.

Macclesfield, SK117TF Ofsted: Outstanding Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
15 May 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Belgrave Road
Macclesfield, SK117TF
Phone
1625919610
Website
ashgrove.cheshire.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140444
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Belgrave Road, Macclesfield, SK11 7TF
Website
http://www.ashgrove.cheshire.sch.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
204 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
234
Free School Meals
33.0% (77 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
7.3% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 108.0
2023 105.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Ash Grove Academy
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 105.0 107.0
2024 106.0 108.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
234 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspire"

Respectful Caring Curious Co-operative

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Club

Sports

Inter-school sports competitions

Curriculum Highlights

A knowledge-rich Curriculum Discrete subject areas mapped to the 2014 National Curriculum with a spiral curriculum to build on prior learning Mastery approach with small-step progression and high expectations Experiential and Enriched Learning including hands-on experiences, investigations, trips and authentic contexts Extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities including after-school clubs, inter-school sports, residential trips (Year 1–Year 6), community projects, and fundraising activities

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

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