Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Jun 2018
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 141935.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils | 21 |
| Girls | 8 |
| Boys | 13 |
| Eligible for free school meals | 57.1% |
| First language not English | 9.5% |
| SEN support | 11 |
| EHC plan | 2 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 4.3 |
| Pupils per adult | 2.2 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 12.79 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 8.67 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 17.57 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 10.4 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 9.8 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 0 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 0.6 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destination | 46.2% |
| Not sustained | 46.2% |
| Staying in education | 38.5% |
| Further education | 15.4% |
| Employment | 7.7% |
| School sixth form | 0% |
| Sixth form college | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | All Hallows Catholic College | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Parkroyal Community School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Apr 2018. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Macclesfield Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2020. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Ivy Bank Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Feb 2018. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2025. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Ash Grove Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 May 2024. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Bollinbrook CofE (A) Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2019. | |
| 1.0 mi | Not applicable | Beech Hall School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
The Fermain Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, last inspected on 12 Jun 2018.
The Fermain Academy has 21 pupils aged 13 to 16, with capacity for 90.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.