The Macclesfield Academy Catchment Area
The Macclesfield Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 639 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
639
Pupils
600
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2020
The Macclesfield Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Macclesfield Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cheshire East. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cheshire East before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cheshire East catchment area documents →The Macclesfield Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 8JR
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Free school meals
- 27.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 150483
Other Secondary Schools in Macclesfield
If The Macclesfield Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Macclesfield are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Macclesfield Academy
Is The Macclesfield Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Macclesfield Academy currently has 639 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 600 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Macclesfield Academy? ▾
Admission to The Macclesfield Academy is managed by Cheshire East. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Macclesfield Academy cover? ▾
The Macclesfield Academy is a secondary school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Macclesfield Academy? ▾
The Macclesfield Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.