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Macmillan Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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corporate_fareENDEAVOUR ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onMiddlesbrough, TS5 4AG

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,530

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Attainment 8

47.8

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GCSE Rank

#2 in Middlesbrough

#1,241 of 3,216 nationally

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Macmillan Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Middlesbrough, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Macmillan Academy is an academy sponsor led in Middlesbrough, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ENDEAVOUR ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,565 pupils on roll, of whom 47% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8, placing the school #2 in Middlesbrough and #1,241 of 3,216 nationally. 44.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 48.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 19.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.1 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 7 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

44.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.5%

Entering EBacc40.60%

EBacc APS4.15

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58.30%

EBacc APS4.22

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS3.94

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS4.2

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.61

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS4.29

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.9%

Achieving A*–A19.6%

Achieving A*–B48.9%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate93.7%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.26

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate88.80%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate90.20%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate95.4%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

15 November 2022

Inspection Report

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20 October 2020

Inspection Report

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06 June 2017

Inspection Report

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22 May 2013

Inspection Report

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07 January 2011

Inspection Report

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08 February 2010

Inspection Report

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11 December 2007

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2022-11-15

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-06-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-05-22

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2007-12-11

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

10.0%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.3%(68 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

5pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,565 pupils. During this period, there were 156 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.0%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,565	156	10.0%	7.3%	5
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,573	119	7.6%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,524	165	10.8%	7.4%	6
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,538	142	9.2%	7.1%	5
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,548	152	9.8%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,515	126	8.3%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,530	73	4.8%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,536	52	3.4%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,575	43	2.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,592	121	7.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,601	110	6.9%	4.4%	3
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,555	93	6.0%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,567	18	1.1%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,572	47	3.0%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,554	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,554	25	1.6%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,569	30	1.9%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,560	52	3.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,564	102	6.5%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,565	67	4.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,502	37	2.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,512	34	2.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,523	81	5.3%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,479	42	2.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,481	36	2.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,486	26	1.7%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 125 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 106 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 71 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 24 pupils

Physical Disability 18 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree40%

agree46%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree34%

agree39%

disagree18%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree44%

agree11%

disagree10%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

not applicable26%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes25%

no75%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree38%

agree29%

disagree25%

strongly disagree8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree67%

agree25%

disagree2%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree63%

agree26%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree63%

agree28%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree64%

agree33%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree75%

agree22%

disagree2%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree52%

agree28%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes89%

no11%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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