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The Macclesfield Academy

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The Macclesfield Academy

Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 8JR

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
639
Ages
11-16
FSM
27.7%
Attainment 8
42.6
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Feb 2020

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.3%
Basics 9-5
34.1%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
41.5%
EBacc APS
3.70
EBacc 9-5
15.4%
EBacc 9-4
23.6%
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About The Macclesfield Academy

The Macclesfield Academy is a secondary school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2020 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.6. The school has around 639 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Macclesfield Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: The Macclesfield Academy)
  2. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: The Macclesfield Academy)
  3. Feb 2020 — Requires improvement
  4. Feb 2020 — Requires improvement (predecessor: The Macclesfield Academy)
  5. Oct 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: The Macclesfield Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Macclesfield Academy

What is The Macclesfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Macclesfield Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What are The Macclesfield Academy's latest exam results?
The Macclesfield Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Macclesfield Academy located?
The Macclesfield Academy is a secondary school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East (SK11 8JR).
How many pupils attend The Macclesfield Academy?
The Macclesfield Academy has around 639 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Macclesfield Academy with other schools?
View The Macclesfield Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cheshire East.