Special schoolData as of May 2026

Park Lane School

Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 8JR

Community special school

Pupils

136

Ages

4-19

FSM

39.0%

Attainment 8

0.7

Ofsted

Good

May 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

0.7

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

0.0%

EBacc APS

0.00

EBacc 9-5

0.0%

EBacc 9-4

0.0%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Park Lane School

Park Lane School is a secondary school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.7. The school has around 136 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 8JR | More schools in Cheshire East

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Park Lane School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2024 — Good
Mar 2020 — Requires improvement
Oct 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Park Lane School

What is Park Lane School's Ofsted rating?

Park Lane School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Park Lane School's latest exam results?

Park Lane School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Park Lane School located?

Park Lane School is a secondary school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East (SK11 8JR).

How many pupils attend Park Lane School?

Park Lane School has around 136 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Park Lane School with other schools?

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