Tytherington School
Macclesfield, SK10 2EE · Cheshire East · secondary school
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3rd 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 — 6.2/10 against 891 of them, against 6.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 84 | 35% | 2.96 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.1 · 71 | 30% | 2.14 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.09 · 57 | 25% | 1.41 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.7 · 73 | 10% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tytherington School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.09 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1 out of 10 among them, against 6.6 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Homework Club, Tytherington Women’s Group, MakerSpace Club, Student Parliament, Christian Union, KS3 Book Club, KS3 Art Club, and Chess Club. Instrumental lessons are available. Trips include visits to Othello at HOME Theatre, Iceland, CSI Day, Maths Inspiration at RNCM Concert Hall, and Geneva. Both breakfast and after-school clubs operate.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,421 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,214. 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.
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What Ofsted said about Tytherington School
Overview
The inspection describes a school where leaders have crafted an "ambitious curriculum" and established an "inclusive culture" that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. Pupils are "proud to belong" and feel safe, benefiting from "highly effective teaching" and a rich programme of extra-curricular activities. The report highlights that the school is a "calm, safe and respectful place" where staff maintain high expectations for behaviour and attendance.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an "ambitious curriculum" that allows pupils to "build up their knowledge effectively over time," with specific adaptations for key stage 4.
- Teachers use "highly effective strategies," including checking understanding and addressing gaps, ensuring pupils "know more and remember more."
- The school provides "highly effective support" for pupils with barriers to learning, enabling them to access the full curriculum and close knowledge gaps.
- Personal development is a "significant strength," with pupils encouraged to "be involved" in a wide range of clubs, leadership roles, and community volunteering.
- Leaders and governors share a "clear vision of high expectations," rigorously monitoring provision to drive "notable improvement" in outcomes and attendance.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "strengthen their efforts to identify and tackle barriers to attendance" so that rates continue to improve to consistently high levels.
- Leaders should "continue to embed their strategies to ensure the achievement gap between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged pupils narrows further."
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that "pupils are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.9 |
| 2024/25 | 50.1 |
| 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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