Ash Grove Academy

About Ash Grove Academy

Ash Grove Academy is an academy converter in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 228 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 May 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 28.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cheshire East →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

228 / 204 (112%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

15 May 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Belgrave Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7TF

Phone

01625919610

Principal

Sally Veale ( Principal)

Website

http://www.ashgrove.cheshire.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ash Grove Academy?

Ash Grove Academy is an academy converter in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Ash Grove Academy have?

Ash Grove Academy has 228 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ash Grove Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ash Grove Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 May 2024).

How does Ash Grove Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at Ash Grove Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ash Grove Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ash Grove Academy is part of THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is Ash Grove Academy?

Ash Grove Academy is located at Belgrave Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7TF.