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The Macclesfield Academy is a non-selective academy. It caters for aged between 11 and 16. The present school opened in 2023.
This school is a member of The Sir John Brunner Foundation. (Other schools in this trust include Middlewich High School and The County High School, Leftwich.)
Particular strengths include Finances. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Attendance.
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Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is quite low.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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