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The Fermain Academy
Cheshire East·Not applicable·North West·Free schools alternative provision·SK11 8JF
URN: 141935
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Academic outcomes
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Pupil progress
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Compare with The Fermain AcademySchool information
| URN | 141935 |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Free schools alternative provision |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 13-16 |
| Headteacher | Simon Cotterill |
| Trust | YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | SK11 8JF |
| Pupils | 12 |
| FSM eligible | 66.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Beswick Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8JF
www.thefermainacademy.org1625611001| DfE number | 1101 |
| UKPRN | 10053515 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2015 |
| GIAS updated | 20 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |