Schools in Macclesfield
39 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (4)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fallibroome Academy Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Tytherington School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Macclesfield Academy Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2020) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| All Hallows Catholic College Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (29)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Grove Academy Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Gawsworth Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bollinbrook CofE (A) Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bollington Cross CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bollington St John's CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bosley St Mary's CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Chelford CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Dean Valley Community Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hollinhey Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hurdsfield Community Primary School and Nursery Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ivy Bank Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Marlborough Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Marton and District CofE Aided Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Mottram St Andrew Primary Academy Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Nether Alderley Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Parkroyal Community School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Pott Shrigley CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Prestbury CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2020) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Puss Bank School and Nursery Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Upton Priory School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Whirley Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Wincle CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Adlington Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rainow Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rushton CofE First School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 3–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (6)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fermain Academy Free schools alternative provision | Outstanding — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 13–16 | — |
| Park Lane School Community special school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–19 | — |
| Beech Hall School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–19 | — |
| Eden School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 6–16 | — |
| Macclesfield College Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| The King's School In Macclesfield Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.