The Macclesfield Academy
Academy sponsor led
Macclesfield, SK11 8JR
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 31% in England
16 of 21 in Cheshire East
Pupils
614
First preferences per place
0.79
2026/27
Absence
8.8%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | — | — | 42.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | — | — | 34% | |
| Average English grade | — | — | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | — | — | 4.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | — | — | 37% |
58% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- All Hallows Catholic College · 0.2 mi · Not judged · Top 33% in England
- Tytherington School · 1.3 mi · Report card · Top 29% in England
- The Fallibroome Academy · 1.5 mi · Good · Top 18% in England
- Eaton Bank Academy · 6.1 mi · Not judged · Top 50% in England
- Wilmslow High School · 6.1 mi · No rating · Top 24% in England
- Poynton High School · 6.4 mi · No rating · Top 20% in England
Best secondary schools in Macclesfield · Best secondary schools in Cheshire
The neighbourhood
The Macclesfield Academy is in Central Macclesfield (typical home £210,000, crime very high).
What is The Macclesfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Macclesfield Academy is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does The Macclesfield Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Macclesfield Academy is in the bottom 31% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.