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Record-breaking year at The Macclesfield Academy

By Matthew Hancock-Bruce 20th Aug 2026

Local News by Matthew Hancock-Bruce 20th Aug 2026

The Macclesfield Academy has achieved its best-ever Attainment 8 score.

This is calculated by adding together pupils' highest scores from eight government approved subjects.

Students achieved excellent outcomes across the curriculum, with English and mathematics continuing to perform strongly and science achieving its best results in the school's history.

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Megan and Zeffie celebrate excellent results (Credit: Supplied)

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