The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.4
9.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
14.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.13
Band 2Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 240 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 130 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,551
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- HALLIARD TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ross Martland (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Priory Lane, Upton, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUpton Priory School
Primary · 458m away
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 592m away
The King's School In Macclesfield
Independent · 832m away
Whirley Primary School
Primary · 989m away
Eden School
Independent · 1.4km away
Bollinbrook CofE (A) Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
All Hallows Catholic College
Secondary · 2.0km away
Beech Hall School
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Fallibroome Academy a selective school?
No. The Fallibroome Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Fallibroome Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Fallibroome Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Fallibroome Academy?
The Fallibroome Academy currently has 1,551 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Fallibroome Academy take?
The Fallibroome Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Fallibroome Academy?
The Fallibroome Academy is in Macclesfield, SK10 4AF, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Fallibroome Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Fallibroome Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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