The Fermain Academy
URN: 141935 • Macclesfield SK11 8JF
Overview
- Name
- The Fermain Academy
- URN
- 141935
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 52.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Cotterill (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01625611001
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Beswick Street, Macclesfield SK11 8JF
Summary
The Fermain Academy is a mixed free school alternative provision located in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, with a current enrolment of 12 students and a capacity of 90. The academy is dedicated to providing tailored education for students who may require additional support, focusing on improving behaviour, self-esteem, and academic performance. The ethos of the school is centred around nurturing each student's unique potential and preparing them for reintegration into mainstream education.
The curriculum at The Fermain Academy includes a balanced approach that combines academic and vocational subjects. Recently, the school opened a specialist skills centre offering courses in areas such as bricklaying, carpentry, plumbing, and fashion design, alongside a fully operational hair and nail salon. This facility is designed to equip students with practical skills for future employment and further education.
The academy places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships among students, staff, and the wider community. Collaboration with parents and external partners is integral to their holistic approach to education, ensuring that every student receives the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.
The curriculum at The Fermain Academy includes a balanced approach that combines academic and vocational subjects. Recently, the school opened a specialist skills centre offering courses in areas such as bricklaying, carpentry, plumbing, and fashion design, alongside a fully operational hair and nail salon. This facility is designed to equip students with practical skills for future employment and further education.
The academy places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships among students, staff, and the wider community. Collaboration with parents and external partners is integral to their holistic approach to education, ensuring that every student receives the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.
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Nearby alternatives
- Park Lane School (50.2)
- Eden School (49.3)
- The King's School In Macclesfield (48.7)
- Macclesfield Preparatory School (45.2)
- St Bride's School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire East
- Age range
- 13 - 16
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 90
- Pupils
- 12
- Boys
- 9
- Girls
- 3
- FSM %
- 66.70
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-06-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 90 | 66.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 90 | 58.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 60 | 50.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 60 | 50.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 60 | 33.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0.00 |
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