The Fermain Academy, based in Macclesfield, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 13 to 16. The school is a free schools alternative provision and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.
The Fermain Academy currently has around 12 pupils on roll, which is about 13% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 75% boys and 25% girls. Around 66.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (100%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Beswick Street, Macclesfield, SK11 8JF |
| Website: | www.thefermainacademy.org |
| Telephone: | 01625611001 |
| School Type: | Free schools alternative provision |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Cheshire East |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Simon Cotterill |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 141935 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/06/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 13 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 90 |
| Number of Pupils: | 12 |
| Number of Boys: | 9 |
| Number of Girls: | 3 |
| White British | 100.00% | 12 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkroyal Community School Lyon Street , SK11 6QX | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkroyal Community School Lyon Street , SK11 6QX | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield Ivy Road , SK11 8QN | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Bank Primary School Valley Road , SK11 8PB | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Bank Primary School Valley Road , SK11 8PB | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | - not rated | 199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | - not rated | 199 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macclesfield High School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | - not rated | 494 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | - not rated | 494 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 2out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield College Park Lane , SK11 8LF | - not rated | 714 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fermain Academy Beswick Street , SK11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macclesfield Preparatory School 142 Chester Road , SK11 8PX | - not rated | 437 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bride's School 154 Cumberland Street , SK10 1BP | - not rated | 783 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Unit Macclesfield Young Peoples Unit , Victoria Road SK10 3JF | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.