The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
Band 3Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 254 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 138 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,565
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 44.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Middlesbrough
- Trust
- ENDEAVOUR ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs R Coning (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
February 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Location
Stockton Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 4AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArchibald Primary School
Primary · 425m away
Sacred Heart Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Newport Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ayresome Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Linthorpe Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Whinney Banks Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Northern School of Art
16 plus · 1.9km away
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Macmillan Academy a selective school?
No. Macmillan Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Macmillan Academy's Ofsted rating?
Macmillan Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Macmillan Academy?
Macmillan Academy currently has 1,565 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Macmillan Academy take?
Macmillan Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Macmillan Academy?
Macmillan Academy is in Middlesbrough, TS5 4AG, in the Middlesbrough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Macmillan Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Macmillan Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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