The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.7 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.7
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
42%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 639
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION
- Head
- Mr Mat Galvin
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8JR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPark Lane School
Special school · Very close
Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Primary · 488m away
Ash Grove Academy
Primary · 659m away
The Fermain Academy
Free school · 740m away
All Hallows Catholic College
Secondary · 779m away
Ivy Bank Primary School
Primary · 859m away
Parkroyal Community School
Primary · 874m away
Puss Bank School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Macclesfield Academy?
The Macclesfield Academy currently has 639 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Macclesfield Academy take?
The Macclesfield Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Macclesfield Academy?
The Macclesfield Academy 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 The Macclesfield Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Macclesfield Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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