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Ofsted: Outstanding

The Fermain Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
personMiss Helen Phillips
corporate_fareYOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
location_onMacclesfield, SK11 8JF
language Visit Website phone 1625611001
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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2018

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Students

7

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Age Range

13-16

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The Fermain Academy is a Free schools alternative provision school in Macclesfield, serving ages 13-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

The Fermain Academy is a free schools alternative provision in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, admitting pupils aged 13-16. It is part of YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST. The school has approximately 12 pupils on roll, of whom 75% are eligible for free school meals.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 4.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations
S5 Inspection Legacy
Outstanding
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Outstanding

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