The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.6
5.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
11.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.39
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 203 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 106 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,251
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Timothy Beesley (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Brooklands Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8LB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Fermain Academy
Free school · Very close
Parkroyal Community School
Primary · 557m away
Park Lane School
Special school · 660m away
The Macclesfield Academy
Secondary · 779m away
Ivy Bank Primary School
Primary · 992m away
Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ash Grove Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is All Hallows Catholic College a selective school?
No. All Hallows Catholic College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is All Hallows Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
All Hallows Catholic College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend All Hallows Catholic College?
All Hallows Catholic College currently has 1,251 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does All Hallows Catholic College take?
All Hallows Catholic College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is All Hallows Catholic College?
All Hallows Catholic College is in Macclesfield, SK11 8LB, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does All Hallows Catholic College have a sixth form?
Yes, All Hallows Catholic College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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