The Fermain Academy
Free schools alternative provision in Macclesfield, Cheshire East.
School details
| Type | Free schools alternative provision |
|---|---|
| Age range | 13 to 16 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | None |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 21 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 90 |
| Free school meals | 57.10% |
| Trust or sponsor | YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Address | Beswick Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8JF |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.thefermainacademy.org |
| Telephone | 01625611001 |
| URN | 141935 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 3 July 2024, outcome: School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
Nearby schools
- Laurus Grace (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 12.7 km)
- The Pendlebury Centre (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 16.4 km)
- Moat House (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 18.2 km)
- Highfields College (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 18.7 km)
- Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 20.5 km)
- Manchester Secondary PRU (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 20.6 km)
- Trafford Alternative Education Provision (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 20.9 km)
- Oakfield Lodge School (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 24.9 km)
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.