The Macclesfield Academy
Macclesfield, SK11 8JR · Cheshire East · secondary school
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18th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.2/10 against 839 of them, against 3.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 38.9 · 35 | 47% | 1.64 |
| Ofsted | 5 | 37% | 0.20 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.2 · 52 | 16% | 0.81 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Macclesfield Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in 2020.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Science Club and Duke of Edinburgh, play football, rugby, netball, badminton, table tennis, volleyball, rowing, or trampolining, and visit The Conway Centre, Anglesey, Brathay, or the Lake District.
Getting in
The published school roll is 614 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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
How does the school plan to address the 2020 inspection findings? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores? How are class sizes managed when the school operates over its published capacity?
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 42.7 |
| 2025/26 | 46.2 |
| 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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