Macclesfield schools collage

2026 Best Secondary Schools in Macclesfield Area

Macclesfield secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 43, above England's 39, though secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.4/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). The King's School In Macclesfield leads the area, followed by All Hallows Catholic College and The Fallibroome Academy, offering a mix of independent and state options. With 6 secondary schools serving Macclesfield, families in Tytherington, Broken Cross, and the town centre have access to well-established schools with strong local reputations. The area benefits from its position on the edge of the Peak District, combining academic achievement with excellent transport links to Manchester. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

All schools in Macclesfield
Key Performance Metrics for Macclesfield
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Macclesfield
43%vsEngland
56%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Macclesfield
43.5vsEngland
39.1
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Macclesfield
26%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Macclesfield
3.7vsEngland
4.1
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Macclesfield
7.4/10vsEngland
7.4/10

Top schools in Macclesfield

Showing 1-6 of 6 schools

  1. The King's School In Macclesfield

    Prestbury

  2. All Hallows Catholic College

    Brooklands

  3. The Fallibroome Academy

    Upton

  4. Tytherington School

    Tytherington

  5. Beech Hall School

    Tytherington

  6. The Macclesfield Academy

    Park Lane