The Macclesfield Academy, Macclesfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement.
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At a Glance
28.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Not Applicable
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.4
Avg class size
27
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
614 pupils
600 capacity
14 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Macclesfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Macclesfield
Admissions Demand - Cheshire East
Places available
4,434
Applications
4,203
Got 1st preference
94.8%
Got preferred school
97.9%
Secondary admissions across Cheshire East (2025/26)
Inspection History(100)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.78949%
Overall absence
24.18605%
Persistent absence
645
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Macclesfield Academy
Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Ash Grove Academy
Ivy Bank Primary School
Parkroyal Community School
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery
Puss Bank School and Nursery
Bollinbrook CofE (A) Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Hollinhey Primary School
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