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The Fallibroome Academy

Priory Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 4AF

Good

Inspected 30 November 2022

Good
Ofsted
51.7
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
1,551
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About The Fallibroome Academy

The Fallibroome Academy is an academy converter in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,551 pupils on roll. It is part of HALLIARD TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.7 (2025/26). 13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Cheshire East →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,551 / 1,538 (101%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
None
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
30 November 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

13.3%
Free school meals
7%
EAL
3.2%
SEN support
7.4%
EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

51.7
Attainment 8
239 pupils
55.6%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
73.6%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-
A-level average grade
165 students
19.4%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
71%
To higher education
34%
To top-third universities
10%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

95%
Sustained destination
91%
Stayed in education
2%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.0%
Overall absence
15.6%
Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

85.86
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24
18.1
Pupils per teacher
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
24.28
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
£52,197
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 9% on leadership pay
↑ +£482 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
8.8
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,105
Spend per pupil
£7,451
Income per pupil
59%
Spent on teaching staff

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
Priory Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 4AF
Phone
01625827898
Principal
Ross Martland

Academy Trust

HALLIARD TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

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Sixth Form Administrator
PermanentPart time£20,059 - £21,381 · · NJC Grade 5, SCP 7-11
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TeacherEnglish
Teacher of English (Maternity Cover) Full or Part-time (0.6 FTE)
PermanentFull time£20,441 - £52,835 · · MPR1-UPR3
Closes in 6 daysView & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Fallibroome Academy?
The Fallibroome Academy is an academy converter in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does The Fallibroome Academy have?
The Fallibroome Academy has 1,551 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Fallibroome Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Fallibroome Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2022).
How does The Fallibroome Academy perform at GCSE?
Pupils at The Fallibroome Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.7 in 2025/26.
Is The Fallibroome Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — The Fallibroome Academy is part of HALLIARD TRUST.
Where is The Fallibroome Academy?
The Fallibroome Academy is located at Priory Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 4AF.

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