The Fermain Academy

Alternative provision
Free school
Ages 13 to 16

Ofsted: Outstanding

Beswick Street, Macclesfield, SK11 8JFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Fermain Academy is an alternative provision school in Macclesfield for ages 13 to 16. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 June 2018, report published 18 July 2018

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Pupil numbers and mix

21 pupils on roll, with places for 90

Eligible for free school meals57.1%

57.1%, 30.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.5%

9.5%, 12.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support52.4%

52.4%, 37.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan9.5%

9.5%, 3.5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Fermain Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted
The Pendlebury Centre	10 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding
Moat House	11 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding
Highfields College	12 miles	Ofsted: Good
Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit	13 miles	Ofsted: Good
Manchester Secondary PRU	13 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement

School details

School type: Free schools alternative provision
Sector: Free school
Trust: YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
Age range: 13 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mr Simon Cotterill
Phone: 01625611001
Website: thefermainacademy.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: Beswick Street, Macclesfield, SK11 8JF
Local authority: Cheshire East
URN: 141935

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.