Ash Grove Academy, based in Macclesfield, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Ash Grove Academy currently has around 228 pupils on roll, which is about 112% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.1% boys and 43.9% girls. Around 27.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Belgrave Road, Macclesfield, SK11 7TF |
| Website: | http://www.ashgrove.cheshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01625919610 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire East |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sally Veale ( Principal) |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140444 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 204 |
| Number of Pupils: | 228 |
| Number of Boys: | 128 |
| Number of Girls: | 100 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 73.70% | 168 |
| African | 8.30% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 3.10% | 7 |
| Other White | 3.10% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 2.60% | 6 |
| Indian | 2.60% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Grove Primary and Nursery School Belgrave Road , SK11 7TF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Grove Academy Belgrave Road , SK11 7TF | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Fir Grove , SK11 7SF | - not rated | 409 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Fir Grove , Moss Estate SK11 7SF | - not rated | 422 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Fir Grove , SK11 7SF | - not rated | 422 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryles Park High School Ryles Park Road , SK11 8AJ | - not rated | 661 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 2out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | More About School | |
| Macclesfield High School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield College Park Lane , SK11 8LF | - not rated | 852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fermain Academy Beswick Street , SK11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macclesfield Preparatory School 142 Chester Road , SK11 8PX | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bride's School 154 Cumberland Street , SK10 1BP | - not rated | 2,118 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Pre-Preparatory School Springfield House , Spring Gardens SK10 2AP | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.