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The Fallibroome Academy

Cheshire East, SK10 4AFSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
+0.56
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
268 1st-choice / 240 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#419 of 3,141 nationally

About The Fallibroome Academy

The Fallibroome Academy is a large mixed secondary school in Cheshire East, currently home to 1,551 pupils against a capacity of 1,535, meaning it is essentially full. Its intake reflects a relatively low level of economic disadvantage: 15.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national average that typically sits around 23-24% for secondary schools. The school is clearly in high demand. For entry in 2025/26, it received 563 applications for 240 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.35, and 268 of those applications were first preferences. Of those first-preference families, 236 were offered a place, so the school is a strong first choice for most who apply. The headteacher is Ross Martland, and the school has no religious character.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressPriory Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 4AF
HeadteacherRoss Martland
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils1,551
Free School Meals (FSM)15.3%
School Capacity1,551 / 1,535 (101% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 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, 16 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Swimming PoolSports HallPlaying FieldsScience LabsTennis CourtsLibrarySixth Form CentreGymnasiumMusic RoomsTheatreDining HallAstro Turf

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

HockeyMartial ArtsNetballCross CountryAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseDuke of EdinburghChoirFilm ClubModel United NationsDebate

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyProfound LearningMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Source: fallibroome.academy. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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