The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Kay (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2023 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Inspection
November 2002 | Inspection
Location
Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8LF
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Macclesfield College's Ofsted rating?
Macclesfield College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Macclesfield College take?
Macclesfield College caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Macclesfield College?
Macclesfield College is in Macclesfield, SK11 8LF, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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