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The Fallibroome Academy
Priory Lane, Upton, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4AF, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.6 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,551
Capacity
1,535
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 53.4, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Approximately 76% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 71% progress to university, with 34% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 26%, which may indicate limited uptake of a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 30 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. | 53.4 | Top 19% 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%. | 76% | Top 24% 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%. | 56% | Top 24% 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%. | 26% | Top 49% 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%. | 23% | Top 49% 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%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 157 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.5%
White Other3.7%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.27002, -2.16170 · SK10 4AF
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN136278
School typeAcademy converter
Websitefallibroome.academy/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Fallibroome Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Fallibroome Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 November 2022.
Is The Fallibroome Academy a good school?
The Fallibroome Academy scores 69.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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 The Fallibroome Academy in GCSEs?
The Fallibroome Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.4. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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