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Macmillan Academy

Middlesbrough, TS5 4AGSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
-0.14
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
341 1st-choice / 256 places
Ranking
#1,875
of 3,141 nationally

About Macmillan Academy

Macmillan Academy is a large secondary school in Middlesbrough that is clearly in high demand. With 1,565 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,650, it is operating very close to full, and the oversubscription figures tell a striking story: for 256 places in the 2025/26 intake, the school received 997 total applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.89. Of those, 341 were first-preference applications, and 241 first-preference offers were made. The school’s intake is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage: 44.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average and reflects the local context of Middlesbrough. This is a mixed, non-faith state secondary with a sixth form, and it serves the full 11–19 age range. The headteacher is R Coning, and the school is rated Good by Ofsted.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStockton Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS5 4AG
HeadteacherR Coning
Local AuthorityMiddlesbrough
Number of Pupils1,565
Free School Meals (FSM)44.9%
School Capacity1,565 / 1,650 (95% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Science LabsPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsSports HallArt StudiosICT SuiteChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

SwimmingHockeyCross CountryBadmintonMartial ArtsNetballGymnasticsBasketball

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubScience ClubNewspaperDebateArt ClubChoirOrchestraModel United NationsDuke of EdinburghYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Macmillan Academy

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