The Macclesfield Academy
Academy sponsor ledSecondaryAges 11–16
Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 8JR
Headteacher · Mr Mat Galvin
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Key facts
Pupils614Capacity 600
OfstedRequires improvementInspected 25 February 2020
TrustThe Sir John Brunner Foundation
Free school meals28.3%
SEN provisionResourced provision
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Graded inspection on 25 February 2020 (as The Macclesfield Academy).
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Cheshire East council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in Cheshire EastNearby schools for the same ages
- The Fermain Academy0.5 mi
- All Hallows Catholic College0.5 mi
- Tytherington School1.4 mi
- The Fallibroome Academy1.7 mi
- Eaton Bank Academy5.8 mi