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Ash Grove Academy

Academy converter · Macclesfield · SK11 7TF

Ages 2–11 · 227 pupils · Cheshire East

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Ofsted

Outstanding

KS2 expected (RWM)

87%

Overall absence

5.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2024-05-15

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)87%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
110.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)16.3%
Unauthorised0.7%
Authorised absence
4.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
178

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill111%

227 pupils · 204 places

Pupils on roll
227
Boys / girls
121 / 106
School capacity
204
Capacity fill
227 / 204 (111%)
Free school meals
29.8%
FSM pupils
62
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Academy trust
THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Sponsor
The Aspire Educational Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Sally Veale ( Principal)

Location

Address
Belgrave Road
Postcode
SK11 7TF
Town
Macclesfield
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire East
District
Cheshire East
Constituency
Macclesfield
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, 227 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 29.8%.

Open schools in Macclesfield
38
Primary schools in Macclesfield
29
Academies among open schools in Macclesfield
58% (22)
Open schools in SK11
17
Primary in SK11
13
Open schools in Cheshire East LA
180
Primary in Cheshire East LA
124

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Gawsworth Primary School

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    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM4.5%

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sally Veale ( Principal)
Telephone
01625919610
Website
http://www.ashgrove.cheshire.sch.uk

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