The Fermain Academy, Macclesfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 years agoOverall
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2018 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
57.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
23%
Available places
21 pupils
90 capacity
69 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Macclesfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Macclesfield
Admissions Demand - Cheshire East
Places available
4,434
Applications
4,203
Got 1st preference
94.8%
Got preferred school
97.9%
Secondary admissions across Cheshire East (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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