Is All Hallows Catholic College a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 19 November 2024 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 9th of 22 secondary schools in Cheshire East. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are All Hallows Catholic College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at All Hallows Catholic College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 50.7 (England: 46.2). 52.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at All Hallows Catholic College?

Applications for Year 7 places at All Hallows Catholic College starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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All Hallows Catholic College

Brooklands Avenue, Macclesfield, SK11 8LB

Local ranking9th of 22 secondary schools in Cheshire East

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1200

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 19 November 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 19 November 2024 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Outstanding

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 50.7 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 52.9% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 78.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 204

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 90.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 85.0%
Higher education: 50.0%
Apprenticeships: 7.0%
Employment: 25.0%
Not sustained: 12.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

37.3

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

40.2

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 22.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 34.4
16-18 Cohort: 207

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1251
Boys: 586 (48%)
Girls: 630 (52%)
Capacity: 1200 (101% full)
SEND: 16.4%
FSM Eligible: 16.8%
EAL: 17.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.6%
SEN Support: 11.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 74.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,050/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 75.0%
White Other: 5.5%
Asian Indian: 4.2%
Asian Other: 4.2%
Black African: 2.7%
Asian Chinese: 1.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.5%
Mixed Other: 1.2%

75.0%

White British

5.5%

White Other

4.2%

Asian Indian

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GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01625426138

admin@allhallows.org.uk

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Brooklands Avenue

Macclesfield, North West

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Administrative

URN: 139139
UKPRN: 10040002
Establishment No.: 4801
Trust: OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

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