The Macclesfield Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Cheshire East. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Macclesfield Academy.

Macclesfield, SK118JR Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Progress 8 score, English & Maths grade 4+ %

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
Not published
Raw: No data published
English & Maths grade 4+ %
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Requires Improvement

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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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
25 February 2020
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Park Lane
Macclesfield, SK118JR

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
150483
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 8JR
Age range
11-16
School status
Open
Opened
01-12-2023
Trust/MAT
THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION
Capacity
600 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
629
Free School Meals
26.2% (165 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
8.3% (52 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
105
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
629 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning Above All"

Excellence Belonging Partnership

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher presents The Macclesfield Academy as a small, known and valued community with a broad, knowledge-rich curriculum, high expectations, strong pastoral care, extensive extracurricular offerings, and active partnerships with local schools and networks; the school emphasizes Learning Above All and aims for excellence while maintaining a supportive environment.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Dance Rugby Climbing Football Netball

Facilities

Astro Pitch Sports Hall

Curriculum Highlights

Two-year Key Stage 4 and three-year Key Stage 3 curriculum structure EBacc-focused curriculum (described as focused around EBacc qualifications) Essential Knowledge and Vocabulary (EKV) sheets used for each unit Mixed ability groups across Key Stage 3; setting decisions by subject in KS4 Curriculum overviews for Year 7–11 available Assessment Windows and Student Tracking to monitor progress

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes a dedicated SEND team with a SENCO and Deputy SENCO; a Resourced Provision currently catering for 17 students with autism; inclusive mainstream curriculum with adapted provision to enable access to the National Curriculum; ongoing collaboration with parents/carers and external agencies.

Admissions Criteria

Year 6 to 7 admissions are handled through Cheshire East Council; transition activities and visits are arranged; in-year applications also coordinated via Cheshire East; Appeals and policy details available through the school's Statutory Information and Transition sections.

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