All Hallows Catholic College vs The Fermain Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
All Hallows Catholic College
Macclesfield
The Fermain Academy
Macclesfield
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Secondary
Type
Academy converter
Free schools alternative provision
Age Range
11–18
13–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Roman Catholic
None
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Cheshire East
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1216
21
Capacity
1200
90
Occupancy
101%
23%
FSM %
18.4%
57.1%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Good
-
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
-
Personal Development
Outstanding
-
Leadership & Management
Good
-
Last Inspected
Nov 2024
Jul 2024
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
50.7
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
52.9%
-
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
B-
-
Points Per Entry
37.3
-
Best 3 A-Levels
B
-
AAB+ %
22%
-
Value Added
Well above average
-
A-Level Students
91
-
Retention
94%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
19%
-
Degree course
64%
-
Any L4+ destination
70%
-
Apprenticeships
7%
-
Cohort size
108
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Psychology (46)
Sociology (40)
Mathematics (40)
Economics (34)
English Language (34)
Mathematics (34)
Biology (34)
Chemistry (32)