Best 3 Secondary schools in Macclesfield – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: The Fallibroome Academy (Secondary) in Macclesfield; Tytherington School (Secondary) in Macclesfield; The Macclesfield Academy (Secondary) in Macclesfield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Fallibroome Academy, Tytherington School and The Macclesfield Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Macclesfield, Cheshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Fallibroome Academy), published Feb 2023. The lowest is 3 (The Macclesfield Academy), published Jul 2020. The most recent inspection on record is for The Fallibroome Academy (Feb 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,200, combined total ≈ 3,600, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as HALLIARD TRUST and THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION.

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Attribute	The Fallibroome Academy SK10 4AF	Tytherington School SK10 2EE	The Macclesfield Academy SK11 8JR
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 4AF	Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 2EE	Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 8JR
Latest Ofsted	2 16 Feb 2023	2 1 Dec 2011	3 21 Jul 2020
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1535	1214	600
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	HALLIARD TRUST	Cheshire East (895)	THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION
Website	fallibroome.academy	www.tytheringtonschool.co.uk	www.macclesfieldacademy.org
Telephone	01625827898	01625610220	—
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The Fallibroome Academy

SK10 4AF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 4AF
Ofsted: 2 16 Feb 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: HALLIARD TRUST
Website: fallibroome.academy
Telephone: 01625827898

Tytherington School

SK10 2EE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 2EE
Ofsted: 2 1 Dec 2011
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cheshire East (895)
Website: www.tytheringtonschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01625610220

The Macclesfield Academy

SK11 8JR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 8JR
Ofsted: 3 21 Jul 2020
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION
Website: www.macclesfieldacademy.org
Telephone: —

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.