Park Lane School

About Park Lane School

Park Lane School is a community special school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 136 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 45.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cheshire East →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 4–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

136 / 150 (91%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 May 2024

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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

Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8JR

Phone

01625801964

Headteacher

Emma Shaw

Website

parklaneschool.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Park Lane School?

Park Lane School is a community special school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 4–19.

How many pupils does Park Lane School have?

Park Lane School has 136 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Park Lane School's Ofsted rating?

Park Lane School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024).

How does Park Lane School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Park Lane School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Park Lane School?

Park Lane School is located at Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8JR.