The Fermain Academy is an alternative provision free school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, for children and young people aged 13 to 16.
- Ages 13–16
- 21 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision free school
- Ages
- 13 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 21 (places for 90)
- Headteacher
- Mr Simon Cotterill
- Part of
- Youth Engagement Schools Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2015
- Free school meals
- 57.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Cheshire East
- School reference (URN)
- 141935
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Cheshire East council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, June 2018; school remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next (July 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in June 2018. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, July 2024).
Contact and getting there
Beswick Street, Macclesfield, SK11 8JF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Park Lane School Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- The Macclesfield Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.3 miles
- Ivy Bank Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
All SEND schools in Cheshire East
By need in Cheshire East: Autism (13) · Speech and language (7) · Hearing (7) · SEMH (6) · Physical (4) · Moderate learning (3) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Vision (3) · Severe learning (2) · PMLD (2) · Multi-sensory (2)
Questions about The Fermain Academy
How do I get a place at The Fermain Academy?
Places at The Fermain Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Cheshire East council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does The Fermain Academy take?
Aged 13 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Fermain Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is The Fermain Academy?
Beswick Street, Macclesfield, SK11 8JF, in Cheshire East.
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