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Macmillan Academy
Stockton Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 4AG, Middlesbrough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.7 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,565
Capacity
1,650
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.8, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in comparison to other schools nationally. Approximately 64% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 71% progress to university, indicating a supportive environment for higher education aspirations. However, only 15% of students gain entry to top-third universities, which may be a consideration for parents seeking highly competitive pathways.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 47.8 | Top 39% UK |
| 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%. | 64% | Bottom 45% UK |
| 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%. | 44% | Top 49% UK |
| 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%. | 41% | Top 32% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 31% | Top 32% UK |
University Destinations
| 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%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 131 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.4%
Asian Pakistani15.4%
Other5.3%
Black African5.2%
Asian Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
White Other2.3%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Other0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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54.56612, -1.26388 · TS5 4AG
School details
Local authorityMiddlesbrough
RegionNorth East
URN130908
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.macmillan-academy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Macmillan Academy rated by Ofsted?
Macmillan Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2022.
Is Macmillan Academy a good school?
Macmillan Academy scores 51.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% 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 Macmillan Academy in GCSEs?
Macmillan Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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