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The Fallibroome Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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The Fallibroome Academy
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- Macclesfield SK10 4AF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Many pupils and students achieve well across a range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour in all lessons and around the school site.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders afford staff a suitable range of opportunities for their ongoing training and subject-specific development.
Current Educational Practices: Staff take care to deliver the curriculum skilfully and are appropriately trained.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff feel well supported by leaders. Trustees and governors have a secure understanding of the quality of education that the school provides to pupils. Leaders manage staff workload and well-being effectively.
Communication: The school communicates well with parents about their child's progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' feedback is positive about the school's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the quality of education provided.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can participate in Ofsted Parent View to share opinions and feedback.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take bullying seriously and deal with it quickly if it happens. They address safeguarding concerns promptly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have designed an ambitious and well-thought-out curriculum and ensure high expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders emphasize pupil safety and well-being. Pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe through the 'respect' curriculum.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff pass on any potential concerns about pupils in a timely manner, and pupils value the support for emotional well-being.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy a wide range of activities including performing arts and sports clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students in the sixth form enjoy a range of enrichment opportunities to support their wider personal skills development.
Career Counselling Services: A strong programme of careers advice and guidance is provided for pupils in key stages 3 and 4, and for sixth form students.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Leaders ensure students are appropriately prepared for the next steps in their education, training, and/or employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are accurately assessed and identified, with appropriate strategies in place to support them.
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The Fallibroome Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 1541 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 58% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The 1500-student Fallibroome Academy is a top-performing institution with a noteworthy Sixth Form comprised of 345 "future leaders." Our National Teaching School, which offers School Direct and a Specialist College of Performing Arts, received a "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted for the third time in a row in 2013. We take great pride in our track record of achievement and the widespread acclaim we have attained. Fallibroome is well known as 'a place for excellence' and our academic, sporting, artistic and community achievements place us in the top rank of schools in England and Wales. Our ability to be successful is a result of our dedication to each student's particular needs and personal progress.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | - | 15.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 58% | 98% | 53% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 14.00% | 35.00% | 29.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 27.76% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 41.84% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 21.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 7.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 11.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.54 | 2.65 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 94% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 238 | 148 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 86.15% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 37.15% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 32.69% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 4.31% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 12.12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.42% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 32% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 46.74% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 19.68% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 10.59% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 14% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.76 | 2.91 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 91.46% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 234 | 144 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 86.17% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 37.13% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 37.33% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 3.79% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.75% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.58% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 7 | 33.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 48% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 20.37% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 2 | 8.6% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 4 | 12.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.72 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 82.82% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 234 | 135 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 76.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 35.82% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 35.09% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 4.59% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 0.41% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.91% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.91% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 7 | 35.72% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 4 | 52.55% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 22.59% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 7 | 11.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% 5 | 16.03% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.53 | 3.11 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 77.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 238 | 144 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 70.77% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 30.09% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 36.91% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.68% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.14% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.14% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.14% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 31.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 47.14% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 20.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 12.29% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 13.39% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 81.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 234 | 164 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 63.8% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 37.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 36.55% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.25% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 6.7% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.85% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.35 | 27.53 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.08 | 27.13 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.00% | 11.2% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 186 | 221 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 53.21% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.47% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 25.74% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 9.16% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 41.62 | 31.24 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.13 | 29.71 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.4% | 15.3% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 152 | 273 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 59.05% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.79% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 21.68% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 9.11% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.91 3 | 27.9 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.96 | 26.55 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.7% | 12.35% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 152 | 237 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 53.59% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 10.71% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 24.41% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 7.29% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.28 | 28.01 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.30 2 | 27.84 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.3% | 13.11% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 30 | 45.47% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 22.59% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 3.94% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.22 | 28.41 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.47 | 29.4 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.8% | 11.45% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 25 | 49.13% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 9% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 22.38% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 3.94% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Fallibroome Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
