Ash Grove Academy, Macclesfield

In its own words: "Our mission statement is 'Aspire' and our vision is simple: we want all of our community to aspire to be the best they can be - to be learners, to be leaders and to be happy. We believe that children learn best in a positive, encouraging, safe and secure environment."

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Ash Grove Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Cheshire East and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (77% in reading, 70% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 27 families put Ash Grove Academy as their first choice and 50 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ash Grove Academy are Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School (0.2 miles, 87% reading, 87% maths); Ivy Bank Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 77% reading, 60% maths); Parkroyal Community School (0.9 miles, Good, 77% reading, 70% maths); and Hollinhey Primary School (1 mile, Good, 65% reading, 57% maths).

Ash Grove Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Ash Grove Academy is one of 13 schools run by The Aspire Educational Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 59% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

In 2026, 42 pupils (18.5%) received SEN support and 17 (7.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

Ash Grove Academy had 15 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Macclesfield Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Belgrave Road (by), 150 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 198 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cheshire East (61), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Ash Grove Academy issued 6 suspensions, 2.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Ash Grove Academy are The Macclesfield Academy (0.4 miles), All Hallows Catholic College (0.9 miles) and Tytherington School (1.7 miles).