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Park Lane School
Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8JR, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.8 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
136
Capacity
150
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. However, academic performance indicators show challenges, as there are currently no students achieving the expected grades in English and Maths at GCSE level. Parents considering this option may want to weigh the school's supportive environment against the need for improvement in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 0.7 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.4%
Mixed Other3.7%
White Other3.7%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black African0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Location
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53.25058, -2.13978 · SK11 8JR
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN111508
School typeCommunity special school
Websiteparklaneschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Park Lane School rated by Ofsted?
Park Lane School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2024.
Is Park Lane School a good school?
Park Lane School scores 50.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Park Lane School in GCSEs?
Park Lane School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.7. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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