Best secondary schools in Macclesfield (2026)
Macclesfield has 4 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is The Fallibroome Academy, in the top 18% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 49.0, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Macclesfield has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 18% in England |
The Fallibroome Academy Macclesfield |
54.3 | 53.4 | 56% | Good | |
2 Top 29% in England |
Tytherington School Macclesfield |
49.5 | 50.1 | 54% | Report card | |
3 Top 33% in England |
All Hallows Catholic College Macclesfield · Roman Catholic |
49.3 | 49.6 | 53% | Not judged | |
4 Bottom 31% in England |
The Macclesfield Academy Macclesfield |
42.7 | 42.7 | 34% | Requires improvement |
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What is the best secondary school in Macclesfield?
On exam results over the last three years, The Fallibroome Academy is the top-ranked secondary school in Macclesfield, in the top 18% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.