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The Fallibroome Academy
Priory Lane, Upton, Macclesfield SK10 4AF
The Fallibroome Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,560 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In December 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Fallibroome Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Eaton Bank Academy and The Winsford Academy.)
Particular strengths include Destinations, Attainment, Environment and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Admissions.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Distance
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Score Name
1.3All Hallows Catholic College
1.4Tytherington School
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5.4Poynton High School
6.3St James' Catholic High School
6.5Cheadle Hulme High School
6.6Bramhall High School
6.9Eaton Bank Academy
7.0Hazel Grove High School
7.8Laurus Cheadle Hulme
8.1Congleton High School
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Progress: Excellent. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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