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Macclesfield College
Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8LF, Cheshire East
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 27% of students progressing to university, this college provides a pathway for further education, though only 4% advance to top-third universities, indicating room for improvement in higher-level placements. Limited data on overall pupil numbers and additional performance metrics makes it challenging to assess the full academic environment, but prospective parents may find the college's focus on post-16 education worth considering.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 27% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 293 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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53.25077, -2.13810 · SK11 8LF
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN130621
School typeFurther education
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Macclesfield College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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