Macmillan Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Stockton Road Middlesbrough TS5 4AG |
| Phone | 01642800800 |
| Reference Number | 130908 |
Macmillan Academy is performing well overall, with a 'Good' rating across all inspection areas. The school demonstrates strong leadership and an ambitious curriculum that supports pupil learning effectively. Pupils are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities, contributing positively to their personal development. However, there are some areas needing attention, such as ensuring that all students feel their views are heard within the school community and promoting more consistent links between subjects to enhance learning retention.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1565 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.88%
Girls: 51.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 131 | 134 | 265 |
| 8 | 138 | 134 | 272 |
| 9 | 122 | 134 | 256 |
| 10 | 128 | 120 | 248 |
| 11 | 116 | 120 | 236 |
| 12 | 75 | 86 | 161 |
| 13 | 55 | 72 | 127 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 56.4% |
| Pakistani | 15.4% |
| African | 5.2% |
| Asian, Other | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| 22 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 08 Feb 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil behaviour and attitudes
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Effective reading strategies and support systems for literacy development
- Positive extracurricular opportunities that enhance personal development
- Strong leadership prioritizing staff wellbeing
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent opportunities for pupils to share their views on school life
- Need for more precise strategies in supporting pupils with SEND
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 34.22 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 35.08 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 16.4% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 341 | 15 |
| Third Preference | 211 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 58 | 12 |
Previous Years
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