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The Fermain Academy
Macclesfield·North West·Alternative Provision
SecondaryAlternative ProvisionAges 13–16Co-edNone
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The Fermain Academy is a secondary alternative provision school in Macclesfield, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this alternative provision school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 14.3%, 0% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
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The teacher turnover rate at The Fermain Academy is 14.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
25% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
The Fermain Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Fermain Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Fermain Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
270/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
123/mo
46% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.3
Bus Stops
18
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Macclesfield Rail Station
1.1km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Special school data note
Special schools serve pupils with specific needs and follow adapted curricula. Standard exam metrics like Attainment 8 may not reflect the school's educational quality or the progress pupils actually make.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.