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The Macclesfield Academy

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The Macclesfield Academy

Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 8JR

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Feb 2020

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

42.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

42.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/2542.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Macclesfield College
0.14 km away · Further education
Park Lane School
0.24 km away · Community special school
Good
The Fermain Academy
0.74 km away · Free schools alternative provision
Outstanding
All Hallows Catholic College
0.78 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Beech Hall School
2.21 km away · Other independent school

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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