The Macclesfield Academy
107%
Capacity
639
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About The Macclesfield Academy
The Macclesfield Academy is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 639 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 600 places).
Ofsted has rated The Macclesfield Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Mat Galvin, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.
The Macclesfield Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 227 applications for 119 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 114 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Macclesfield Academy include Swimming Pool, Library, Sixth Form Centre, Playing Fields, Theatre, Music Rooms, Science Labs, Astro Turf, Sports Hall.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Dance, Hockey, Basketball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Orchestra, Debate, Young Enterprise, Newspaper and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.7%, which is above the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Cheshire East, The Macclesfield Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8JR |
| Headteacher | Mat Galvin |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Number of Pupils | 639 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.7% |
| School Capacity | 639 / 600 (107% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Feb 2020Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jul 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed119
227
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
114 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Macclesfield Academy
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Contact Information
Park Lane, Macclesfield
Cheshire East, SK11 8JR
Park Lane, Macclesfield
Cheshire East, SK11 8JR
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