Classpot

All Hallows Catholic College

Cheshire East, SK11 8LBSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
0.00
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
157 1st-choice / 209 places
Ranking
#1,518
of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressBrooklands Avenue, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8LB
HeadteacherTimothy Beesley
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils1,251
Free School Meals (FSM)16.6%
School Capacity1,251 / 1,200 (104% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 315 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Swimming PoolSports HallGymnasiumLibraryTheatrePlaying FieldsTennis CourtsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

NetballBadmintonRowingTennisHockeyMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

DebateGardeningChoirYoung EnterpriseScience ClubEco ClubDramaDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About All Hallows Catholic College

All Hallows Catholic College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.