Macmillan Academy is an academy in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England. The school was founded in 1989 as the Macmillan City Technology College, one of the first of 15 City Technology Colleges established in England. Its initial sponsors were the Macmillan Trust, a charity run by Macmillan Publishers, The school converted to academy status in 2006. An Ofsted inspection in 2007 rated the school as outstanding. As of 2020, its most recent full inspection was in 2013, when it was judged Good.

History

The school opened in 1989 as Macmillan City Technology College along with the current buildings (now English and Mathematics). It later became Macmillan College. The current reception and dining hall were opened in the early 2000s and the school converted to academy status in 2006, along with a new building housing Science, Music and Physical Education.

Macmillan Academy

Notable alumni

Steph McGovern – TV presenter

Jacob Young – Conservative MP for Redcar

Sam Gowland – TV personality

Lewis Boyce – Rugby union player

References

Academies in Middlesbrough

Educational institutions established in 1989

Former city technology colleges

1989 establishments in England

Secondary schools in Middlesbrough

Macmillan Academy