Located in Macclesfield, The Macclesfield Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Macclesfield Academy currently has around 582 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 25.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.
Around 88% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (79%) , including 15% who stay in school sixth forms and 62% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 8JR |
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| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire East |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mat Galvin |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137064 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 582 |
| Number of Boys: | 297 |
| Number of Girls: | 285 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkroyal Community School Lyon Street , SK11 6QX | - not rated | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkroyal Community School Lyon Street , SK11 6QX | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Fir Grove , Moss Estate SK11 7SF | - not rated | 807 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 | 807 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ the King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Fir Grove , SK11 7SF | - not rated | 815 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield High School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 2out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | More About School | |
| Ryles Park High School Ryles Park Road , SK11 8AJ | - not rated | 399 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | - not rated | 530 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 | 222 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 | 278 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fermain Academy Beswick Street , SK11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 494 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macclesfield Preparatory School 142 Chester Road , SK11 8PX | - not rated | 931 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bride's School 154 Cumberland Street , SK10 1BP | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Unit Macclesfield Young Peoples Unit , Victoria Road SK10 3JF | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.