The Macclesfield Academy
URN: 137064 • Macclesfield SK11 8JR
Overview
- Name
- The Macclesfield Academy
- URN
- 137064
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 46.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mat Galvin (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Park Lane, Macclesfield SK11 8JR
Summary
The Macclesfield Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, with a current enrollment of 582 students and a capacity of 600. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it aims to provide a supportive and inclusive educational environment for all pupils. The school has a significant proportion of students eligible for free school meals, currently at 25.4%, indicating a commitment to serving a diverse community.
The curriculum at The Macclesfield Academy is designed to foster academic excellence while also promoting personal development and social responsibility. The school emphasizes a balanced education, integrating core subjects with a range of extracurricular activities that encourage student engagement and well-rounded growth.
In addition to its academic offerings, The Macclesfield Academy prioritizes student support and well-being, ensuring that all pupils have access to the resources they need to succeed. The school actively engages with the local community, fostering partnerships that enhance educational opportunities and promote a sense of belonging among students and their families. For more information, visit their website at [The Macclesfield Academy](http://www.macclesfieldacademy.org/).
The curriculum at The Macclesfield Academy is designed to foster academic excellence while also promoting personal development and social responsibility. The school emphasizes a balanced education, integrating core subjects with a range of extracurricular activities that encourage student engagement and well-rounded growth.
In addition to its academic offerings, The Macclesfield Academy prioritizes student support and well-being, ensuring that all pupils have access to the resources they need to succeed. The school actively engages with the local community, fostering partnerships that enhance educational opportunities and promote a sense of belonging among students and their families. For more information, visit their website at [The Macclesfield Academy](http://www.macclesfieldacademy.org/).
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Nearby alternatives
- All Hallows Catholic College (73.8)
- Tytherington School (63.9)
- The Fallibroome Academy (59.7)
- All Hallows Catholic College (45.2)
- Fallibroome High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire East
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 582
- Boys
- 297
- Girls
- 285
- FSM %
- 25.40
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- 2023-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 582 | 297 | 285 | 600 | 25.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 582 | 297 | 285 | 600 | 25.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 590 | 314 | 276 | 600 | 24.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 590 | 314 | 276 | 600 | 24.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 597 | 314 | 283 | 600 | 25.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 598 | 305 | 293 | 600 | 20.20 |
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