All Hallows Catholic College is a mainstream secondary school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, for children and young people aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 177 of its 1,216 pupils (14.6%) were getting SEN support and 55 (4.5%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 1,216 pupils
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Cheshire East.
14.6% get SEN support
177 of 1,216 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
4.5% have an EHC plan
55 of 1,216 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Autism67
- Social, emotional and mental health66
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia44
- Moderate learning difficulty19
- Speech, language and communication16
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,216 (places for 1,200)
- Headteacher
- Mr Timothy Beesley (Principal)
- Part of
- Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 18.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Cheshire East
- School reference (URN)
- 139139
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Cheshire East council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Graded by area, November 2024
Inspected in November 2024. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Brooklands Avenue, Macclesfield, SK11 8LB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Park Lane School Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.2 miles
- The Macclesfield Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.2 miles
- Ivy Bank Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Eden School Independent · Ages 6–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 14.3%, EHC plans 3.4% 0.4 miles
- Parkroyal Community School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 14.1%, EHC plans 4.9% 0.4 miles
- Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 25%, EHC plans 9.5% 0.8 miles
All mainstream schools in Cheshire East SEND schools in Cheshire East
Questions about All Hallows Catholic College
How many pupils at All Hallows Catholic College have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 177 of the 1,216 pupils (14.6%) were getting SEN support and 55 (4.5%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at All Hallows Catholic College?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are autism (67 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (66 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (44 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at All Hallows Catholic College?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at All Hallows Catholic College?
Through Cheshire East council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to All Hallows Catholic College?
You can ask for All Hallows Catholic College to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does All Hallows Catholic College have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is The Macclesfield Academy, about 0.2 miles away.
Where is All Hallows Catholic College?
Brooklands Avenue, Macclesfield, SK11 8LB, in Cheshire East.
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