Ash Grove Academy
Belgrave Road, Macclesfield, SK11 7TFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ash Grove Academy is a primary school in Macclesfield for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. It ranks 15th of 27 primary schools in Macclesfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 May 2024, report published 26 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 May 2024
Pupils at Ash Grove love coming to school. They are happy and enjoy the friendly atmosphere that is created by nurturing staff. Pupils use their understanding of rights and responsibilities to inform the positive relationships that they have with each other. Pupils' conduct is impeccable. They are polite and listen to each other's viewpoints, such as enjoying debates in class. Pupils respond well to the school's high expectations for their achievement. Typically, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve highly. They demonstrate an exceptionally strong understanding across a broad range of subjects. Pupils develop their confidence and resilience extremely well. There are many clubs and initiatives on offer to foster pupils' talents and interests. For example, pupils enjoy clubs for art and reading, as well as for a range of different sports. Pupils have a strong understanding of the differences between people. Older pupils relish the wide range of leadership responsibilities available, such as being a subject ambassador or playground leader. As a result, pupils feel that they have a strong voice in changing the school community for the better. Pupils learn to appreciate the wider world and they are encouraged to think deeply about global issues.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
227 pupils on roll, with places for 204
Schools near Ash Grove Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Ivy Bank Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Parkroyal Community School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Hollinhey Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sally Veale ( Principal)
- Phone
- 01625919610
- Address
- Belgrave Road, Macclesfield, SK11 7TF
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- URN
- 140444
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.