The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 67% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Ages
- 13–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 12
- Capacity
- 13%
- FSM
- 66.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Cotterill
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Beswick Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll Hallows Catholic College
Secondary · Very close
Parkroyal Community School
Primary · 378m away
Park Lane School
Special school · 677m away
The Macclesfield Academy
Secondary · 740m away
Ivy Bank Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ash Grove Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Bollinbrook CofE (A) Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Fermain Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Fermain Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Fermain Academy?
The Fermain Academy currently has 12 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Fermain Academy take?
The Fermain Academy caters for pupils aged 13 to 16.
Where is The Fermain Academy?
The Fermain Academy is in Macclesfield, SK11 8JF, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Fermain Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Fermain Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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