The Macclesfield Academy

About The Macclesfield Academy

The Macclesfield Academy is an academy sponsor led in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 639 pupils on roll. It is part of THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 February 2020) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.2 (2025/26). 28.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cheshire East →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Pupils / Capacity

639 / 600 (107%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 February 2020

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.

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.

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 1 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

Head Teacher

Mat Galvin

Website

https://www.macclesfieldacademy.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Macclesfield Academy?

The Macclesfield Academy is an academy sponsor led in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Macclesfield Academy have?

The Macclesfield Academy has 639 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Macclesfield Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Macclesfield Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 February 2020).

How does The Macclesfield Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Macclesfield Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.2 in 2025/26.

Is The Macclesfield Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Macclesfield Academy is part of THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION.

Where is The Macclesfield Academy?

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