Welcome from the Headteacher

High expectations, strong teaching and academic success at The Macclesfield Academy 

We know that parents considering The Macclesfield Academy may be aware of previous Ofsted judgements and want clear reassurance about academic standards, teaching quality and pupil outcomes today. These areas are at the centre of the school’s work. 

Teaching and learning are guided by ‘The TMA Way’ – a shared approach across the academy that is designed to stretch and challenge pupils, ensure consistency in classrooms and promote high expectations for all. Lessons focus on clear explanations, high‑quality questioning, deliberate practice and regular retrieval so that pupils build deep understanding and remember what they have learned over time. This aligned approach has strengthened the quality of learning pupils experience every day. 

The Macclesfield Academy is proud to be part of The Sir John Brunner Foundation—a strong, values-led family of high-performing schools. This gives your child the advantages of shared expertise, proven approaches that raise standards, and clear progression links to Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College. Behind the scenes, specialist teams in finance, HR, IT and estates provide stability and improved facilities—so school leaders can focus on what matters most: your child’s learning, support and success.

Academic outcomes show the impact of this work. Recent data summaries indicate that pupils make progress in line with, and in some cases above, national expectations, with a positive Progress 8 score demonstrating that pupils achieve well from their starting points. English and mathematics outcomes have continued to strengthen, supported by clearer curriculum planning and more precise use of assessment. Our headline results include all SEND pupils including those in our Resource Provision and at times mask excellent academic outcomes compared with other schools.  

Importantly, improvement has been externally checked and validated. As part of the Sir John Brunner Foundation, the Academy benefits from regular trust focus visits, academic reviews and leadership challenge, ensuring standards are secure and improvements sustainable.  

For parents, this means a school with high expectations, strong teaching, and a clear commitment to academic success for every child. Your child will do well with us. 

Mr Mat Galvin MEd, PGCE, BSc, FCCT