Tytherington School, Macclesfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Tytherington School excels at making sure every child can access learning, whether they have additional needs or face other barriers. Teachers use clever strategies to check what pupils have understood and quickly fill any gaps. The school also offers an impressive range of clubs and activities - from yoga to boxing to street dance - so there really is something for everyone.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum that helps all pupils, including those with SEND, build knowledge effectively over time
- Highly effective teaching strategies that identify and address gaps in learning quickly through reteaching and small group support
- Strong inclusive culture where pupils with barriers to learning receive strategic support and access the full curriculum
- Excellent personal development programme with rich extra-curricular activities designed to engage all pupils
- Effective leadership and governance that has led to improved exam results for disadvantaged pupils and sharply reduced persistent absence
Areas for Improvement
- Achievement in GCSE for disadvantaged pupils is currently in line with national average rather than exceeding it
- Post-16 vocational course progress is similar to national average rather than better-than-average like A-levels
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open and positive culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Yoga, boxing, street dance, sign language, eco-committee, wellbeing groups, volunteering, hospital visiting programmes, theatre visits, music performances, international trips, academic competitions, chess club, charity fundraising
Tytherington School is a high-performing secondary school in Macclesfield that has achieved strong standards across all areas of inspection, with particular strengths in curriculum delivery, inclusion, and personal development.
At a Glance
18.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.1
Avg class size
65
Total classes
13 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
117%
Over capacity
1,421 pupils
1,214 capacity
207 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(6)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.58259%
Overall absence
13.80471%
Persistent absence
1,188
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
Tytherington School
Bollinbrook CofE (A) Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery
Parkroyal Community School
Puss Bank School and Nursery
Upton Priory School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield
Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Bollington Cross CofE Primary School
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