The Macclesfield Academy
URN: 150483 • Macclesfield SK11 8JR
Overview
- Name
- The Macclesfield Academy
- URN
- 150483
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 36.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mat Galvin (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Park Lane, Macclesfield SK11 8JR
Summary
The Macclesfield Academy, located in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, is a secondary academy that currently serves 639 students, exceeding its capacity of 600. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, guided by its ethos of "Learning Above All." This ethos underpins the academy's approach to education, encouraging academic excellence and personal development among its students.
The academy offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners, with a strong emphasis on STEM education and extracurricular activities. Recent highlights include participation in national competitions, sports events, and cultural celebrations, which enrich the educational experience and promote community engagement. The school also prioritises inclusivity, as evidenced by its recognition as a shortlisted candidate for the TES Schools Awards 2025.
With a significant percentage of students (27.7%) eligible for free school meals, The Macclesfield Academy actively works to support its diverse student body. Regular events such as open evenings and parent consultations facilitate communication between the school and families, fostering a collaborative community atmosphere. For more information, visit their website at [macclesfieldacademy.org](https://www.macclesfieldacademy.org).
The academy offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners, with a strong emphasis on STEM education and extracurricular activities. Recent highlights include participation in national competitions, sports events, and cultural celebrations, which enrich the educational experience and promote community engagement. The school also prioritises inclusivity, as evidenced by its recognition as a shortlisted candidate for the TES Schools Awards 2025.
With a significant percentage of students (27.7%) eligible for free school meals, The Macclesfield Academy actively works to support its diverse student body. Regular events such as open evenings and parent consultations facilitate communication between the school and families, fostering a collaborative community atmosphere. For more information, visit their website at [macclesfieldacademy.org](https://www.macclesfieldacademy.org).
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Medication Consent Form (sen)
- SEND Information (sen)
- 12th Jul 2024 TMA Physics Teacher Presents at CERN (sen)
- 25th Feb 2025 Y10 Students Attend Maths presentation by Simon Singh (sen)
- Class of 26 Careers Calendar (calendar)
- Policies and Procedures (other)
- Admissions 2026-27 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- All Hallows Catholic College (73.8)
- Tytherington School (63.9)
- The Fallibroome Academy (59.7)
- The Macclesfield Academy (46.1)
- All Hallows Catholic College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire East
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 639
- Boys
- 314
- Girls
- 325
- FSM %
- 27.70
- Open date
- 2023-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 639 | 314 | 325 | 600 | 27.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 629 | 322 | 307 | 600 | 25.60 |
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