Belgrave Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7TF
10 simple reasons to choose Ash Grove Academy
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Macclesfield.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Ash Grove Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the 6 best state primary schools in Macclesfield and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 2.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 27 pupils per class and 21.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 9% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School uses a Knowledge curriculum. It also participates in the Forest Schools programme for all age groups, and there is a comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips for all year groups.
In the top 19% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
Find another school near Ash Grove Academy
Independent Prep Schools
The King's School in Macclesfield, Infants & Juniors (1.3 miles); Beech Hall Junior School (1.7 miles); Alderley Edge School for Girls, Infants & Juniors (6.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
Whirley Primary School (2.2 miles); Prestbury Church of England Primary School (3.4 miles); Dean Valley Community Primary School (3.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The King's School in Macclesfield (2.1 miles); Beech Hall School (2.6 miles); Alderley Edge School for Girls (7.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
All Hallows Catholic College (1.4 miles); The Fallibroome Academy (3.2 miles); Eaton Bank Academy (6.8 miles).