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