The Fermain Academy
Free schools alternative provision · Ages 13–16 · Macclesfield, Cheshire East
The Fermain Academy is an alternative provision school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East for ages 13–16 (free schools alternative provision). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next, from the inspection on 3 July 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Beswick Street, Macclesfield, SK11 8JF
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Ages
- 13–16
- Sector
- State-funded
- Council
- Cheshire East
- Pupils on roll
- 21 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 57.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next Inspected 3 July 2024
Strengths
- “The school maintains the highest ambition for pupils.”
- “It helps pupils to develop self-belief and to aspire for their future lives.”
- “Pupils successfully re-engage with their education at this school.”
To improve
- “As a result, pupils often arrive with large gaps in their knowledge.”
- “Some pupils struggle to manage their own behaviour.”
- “However, due to a recent influx of new staff, there are times when this curriculum is not delivered as consistently well as the school intends.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 9 September 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Cheshire East.
- Park Lane School 0.4 mi Good
- Beech Hall School 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Eden School 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- The King's School In Macclesfield 1.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Ryleys School 5.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Wilmslow Preparatory School 6.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- David Lewis School 6.4 mi Standards maintained
- Aurora Summerfields School 6.4 mi No Ofsted grade