Best Schools in Macclesfield
73 schools in Macclesfield
Key Facts
- Macclesfield is home to 73 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools and 100.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
- Primary schools in Macclesfield have 61.8% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 7,279 pupils across 33 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Macclesfield outperform national averages, with a Progress 8 score of 0.24, Attainment 8 score of 51.61, and 57.7% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
- In Macclesfield, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.64, spending £7,552 per pupil, and secondary schools have a ratio of 17.16, spending £7,334 per pupil.
Top Nurseries in Macclesfield
35 nurseries in Macclesfield
Top Primary Schools in Macclesfield
33 primary schools in Macclesfield
BH
Beech Hall School
Macclesfield, SK10 2EG
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils225
P/T Ratio–
TK
The King's School In Macclesfield
Macclesfield, SK10 4SP
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,330
P/T Ratio–
Ash Grove Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Macclesfield, SK11 7TF
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence5.5%
Pupils228
P/T Ratio15.4
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Macclesfield, SK10 5LY
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence6.4%
Pupils101
P/T Ratio21.0
Top Secondary Schools in Macclesfield
4 secondary schools in Macclesfield
The Macclesfield Academy
Macclesfield, SK11 8JR
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils639
The Fallibroome Academy
Ofsted
Good
Macclesfield, SK10 4AF
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.56
Attainment 855.6
Eng+Maths83%
Pupils1,551
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Macclesfield
1 sixth form colleges in Macclesfield
Top Special Schools in Macclesfield
1 special schools in Macclesfield
Top Independent Schools in Macclesfield
3 independent schools in Macclesfield
Frequently Asked Questions
Macclesfield has 73 schools, including 33 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 35 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Macclesfield | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 96% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 62% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.24 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 15% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,854 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.