Beech Hall School
Macclesfield, Cheshire East, North West · SK10 2EG
Beech Hall is a small independent school of around 225 pupils, taking children from the very earliest years through to GCSE. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it good overall, with personal development singled out as excellent, though parents should be aware that the school did not meet all compliance standards at inspection. With one of the lowest pupil numbers in its sector, it offers an intimate setting where children are likely to be well known. Around one in five pupils receives SEN support, suggesting an environment used to accommodating a range of needs.
225
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 0-16
- Pupils
- 225
- Location
- Macclesfield, Cheshire East, North West
- Website
- www.beechhallschool.org
- Telephone
- 01625 422192
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr James D Allen
Latest results
Attainment 8
36.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
38%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Headline results sit below national averages: the school's Attainment 8 score of 36.2 trails the national figure of 46.9, and 38% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths against 47% nationally. The GCSE curriculum is broad for a school of this size, spanning the three separate sciences, English literature and language, mathematics, geography, and creative options such as film studies, art and design and technology. Spanish is the modern language on offer, and A-levels extend the academic pathway beyond GCSE.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 19.56%
- EHC plans
- 40.44%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Physical education and sports studies feature among the popular GCSE choices, pointing to a healthy sporting element within school life.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 3 December 2024
The last word
A small, nurturing independent where personal development is rated excellent; families weighing it up should note the below-average GCSE outcomes and the unmet compliance findings.
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Beech Hall School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Beech Hall School located?
Beech Hall School is located at Beech Hall Drive, Tytherington, Macclesfield, SK10 2EG.
What type of school is Beech Hall School?
Beech Hall School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Beech Hall School?
Beech Hall School has approximately 225 pupils on roll.
What is Beech Hall School's inspection rating?
Beech Hall School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 3 December 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.