All Hallows Catholic College
104%
Capacity
1,251
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About All Hallows Catholic College
Parents at All Hallows Catholic College are overwhelmingly positive, with 90% of respondents to the Ofsted Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. The survey, which ran between September 2024 and September 2025 and gathered 315 responses, paints a picture of a school where children are happy and feel safe: 93% of parents either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 92% said the same about safety. The school is clearly popular locally, too. For entry in 2025/26, All Hallows received 365 applications for 209 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.75 applicants per place. Of those, 157 families put it as their first preference, and all of those were offered a place. Parents also feel the school has high expectations for their children, with 89% agreeing or strongly agreeing on that point, and 90% saying their child does well there.
Academically, All Hallows delivers solid results that sit around the national average. Its Progress 8 score is exactly zero, meaning pupils achieve broadly the same GCSE results as students with similar starting points across England. That puts it 9th out of 21 secondary schools in Cheshire East, and comfortably above the local authority average Progress 8 score of -0.17. The Attainment 8 score is 48.6, and 70.3% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024 rated it Good overall, with Outstanding marks for personal development and for its sixth-form provision. The sixth form itself performs well: students achieved an average of 34.75 points per entry, equivalent to a C+ grade, and the best three A-levels averaged a B-. The value-added score for the sixth form is 0.08, also in line with national expectations.
The school is a Roman Catholic secondary for ages 11 to 18, with a capacity of 1,200 but currently housing 1,251 pupils. Facilities include a swimming pool, sports hall, gym, theatre, chapel, and a dedicated sixth-form centre. There is a wide range of clubs and activities, from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Young Enterprise to gardening, choir, and martial arts. The school supports pupils with a variety of special educational needs, including dyslexia, autism, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With 16.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. All Hallows will suit families who value a Catholic ethos, strong personal development, and a sixth form rated Outstanding by Ofsted, particularly those in the Macclesfield area looking for a well-subscribed, high-demand secondary.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Brooklands Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8LB |
| Headteacher | Timothy Beesley |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Number of Pupils | 1,251 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.6% |
| School Capacity | 1,251 / 1,200 (104% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.00)
1518th of 3,141
Nationally
159th of 445
In North West
9th of 21
In Cheshire East
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
36.3
'22/23
33.5
'23/24
34.8
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2361%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 97 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
32%
Russell Group
43%
Top-third HE
2%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)61%
- Employment24%
- Apprenticeship6%
- Not sustained6%
- Further education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Ofsted Parent View
315 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed209
365
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
157 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British74.4%
- Asian10.8%
- White (other)5.4%
- Mixed4.0%
- Black0.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
10
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About All Hallows Catholic College
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Brooklands Avenue, Macclesfield
Cheshire East, SK11 8LB
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