The Fermain Academy vs All Hallows Catholic College
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Fermain Academy
Macclesfield
All Hallows Catholic College
Macclesfield
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Secondary
Type
Free schools alternative provision
Academy converter
Age Range
13–16
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Roman Catholic
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Cheshire East
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
21
1216
Capacity
90
1200
Occupancy
23%
101%
FSM %
57.1%
18.4%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
Jul 2024
Nov 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
0
15
Top subjects
Psychology (46)
Sociology (40)
Mathematics (40)
Economics (34)
English Language (34)
Mathematics (34)
Biology (34)
Chemistry (32)