Ash Grove Academy

URN: 140444 • Macclesfield SK11 7TF

Overview

Name
Ash Grove Academy
URN
140444
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
62.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sally Veale ( Principal) (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01625919610
Website
Visit
Address
Belgrave Road, Macclesfield SK11 7TF

Summary

Ash Grove Academy, located in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 228 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 204. As part of the Aspire Educational Trust, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to aspire to their best. The academy holds a GOLD Rights Respecting School status, promoting values of respect, care, curiosity, and cooperation, aligned with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

In May 2024, Ash Grove Academy received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, reflecting its high standards across all areas without any identified areas for improvement. The school prioritises a positive and secure atmosphere for learning, ensuring that children are engaged and motivated.

Parents have expressed strong satisfaction with the school's communication and the approachable nature of the staff. The academy actively involves families in the educational journey, fostering a community spirit that supports both academic and personal growth for all students.

Key details

LA
Cheshire East
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
204
Pupils
228
Boys
128
Girls
100
FSM %
27.80
Open date
2013-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 228 128 100 204 27.80
2024-09-11 234 128 106 204 32.50
2023-09-11 232 135 97 204 35.80
2022-09-11 232 135 97 204 35.80
2021-09-11 224 129 95 204 34.00
2020-09-11 249 134 115 204 32.70

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