The short version
Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 136
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 39%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Head
- Ms Emma Shaw (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8JR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Macclesfield Academy
Secondary · Very close
Ivy Bank Primary School
Primary · 644m away
All Hallows Catholic College
Secondary · 660m away
The Fermain Academy
Free school · 677m away
Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Primary · 721m away
Ash Grove Academy
Primary · 829m away
Parkroyal Community School
Primary · 910m away
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Park Lane School's Ofsted rating?
Park Lane School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Park Lane School?
Park Lane School currently has 136 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Park Lane School take?
Park Lane School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Park Lane School?
Park Lane School is in Macclesfield, SK11 8JR, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Park Lane School have a sixth form?
Yes, Park Lane School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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