All Hallows Catholic College
Macclesfield, SK11 8LB · Cheshire East · secondary school
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6th of 22 secondary schools in Cheshire East we can score, 23 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 878 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4/10 among them, against 6.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 52.9 · 69 | 46% | 3.18 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.0 · 50 | 38% | 1.94 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.7 · 73 | 15% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
All Hallows Catholic College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.0 in 2023/24, meaning pupils performed as well as those nationally starting from the same point. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in an India Immersion Visit.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,216 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How is the India Immersion Visit structured for different year groups?
What Ofsted said about All Hallows Catholic College
Overview
All Hallows Catholic College is described as a place where pupils, including sixth-form students, "thrive" under a mission to "aspire not to have more but to be more." The inspection highlights a "calm and orderly environment" with high aspirations for all learners, resulting in strong academic outcomes and exceptional personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with teachers using "strong subject knowledge" to present ideas clearly and address gaps in learning.
- Sixth-form provision is "Outstanding," with students receiving "exceptional academic and pastoral support" and being well prepared for higher education or employment.
- Personal development is "extraordinary," fostering a "clear moral compass" through charitable work, volunteering, and comprehensive careers guidance.
- Staff ensure pupils "feel safe and well cared for," with discriminatory behaviour not tolerated and effective support provided for attendance barriers.
- Reading is prioritised, with "skilful and effective support" helping challenged pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
Areas to improve
- Staff must better adapt their teaching practice to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as some currently "do not receive the support they need to learn the curriculum as well as they should."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.6 |
| 2024/25 | 49.6 |
| 2025/26 | 50.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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