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The Macclesfield Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 630 pupils aged between 11 and 16. Ofsted last inspected the school in February 2020. 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.)
Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Attainment.
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Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is quite low.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
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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