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The Macclesfield Academy

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

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location_onMacclesfield, SK11 8JR

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2020

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Students

582

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Progress 8

0.18

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Cheshire East

#1,942 of 4,676 nationally

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The Macclesfield Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Macclesfield, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards. Academic progress is broadly in line with the national average (Progress 8: 0.18).

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School Summary

The Macclesfield Academy is an academy sponsor led in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 582 pupils on roll.

In 2024, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.5, placing the school #15 in Cheshire East and #1,942 of 4,676 nationally. Progress 8 was 0.18 — broadly in line with the national average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2020. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 21.7%.

In the 2022/23 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.7 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)

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56.70%

EBacc APS4.15

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.57

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS3.55

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS3.35

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS3.96

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS3.01

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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.

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

No digital report timeline available.

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2020-02-25

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-10-11

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2014-01-16

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 6.6% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Summer term 2023

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.694% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2023, this school served a headcount of 586 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 6.6%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2022/23 (Summer term)	586	0	0.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	582	47	8.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	583	53	9.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	591	44	7.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	590	59	10.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	587	61	10.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	601	39	6.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	597	20	3.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	598	46	7.7%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	598	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	598	22	3.7%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	601	15	2.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	558	8	1.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	563	9	1.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	562	2	0.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	530	11	2.1%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	532	13	2.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	529	24	4.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	486	17	3.5%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	485	37	7.6%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	482	31	6.4%	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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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.

77.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

84.0%Positive

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

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree38%

agree38%

disagree8%

strongly disagree15%

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

strongly agree38%

agree38%

disagree8%

strongly disagree15%

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

strongly agree38%

disagree23%

strongly disagree15%

not applicable23%

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.

strongly agree46%

agree38%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree38%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree46%

agree31%

disagree8%

strongly disagree15%

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

strongly agree46%

agree23%

disagree23%

strongly disagree8%

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

strongly agree46%

agree46%

disagree8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree62%

agree8%

disagree8%

strongly disagree15%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes62%

no38%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

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)

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

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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