The Fermain Academy Catchment Area
The Fermain Academy is a free s alternative provision not applicable school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 13-16, with 12 pupils, and a capacity of 90 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
13-16
Age range
12
Pupils
90
Capacity
13%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2018
The Fermain Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Fermain Academy?
The catchment area for The Fermain Academy is the geographic zone Cheshire East uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cheshire East publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for The Fermain Academy is set by Cheshire East and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cheshire East before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cheshire East catchment area documents →The Fermain Academy: 90 places, 13% filled: places available
The Fermain Academy has a published admission number of 90 places. 12 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 13%. At 13% full, the school currently has headroom below its 90 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 66.7% of pupils at The Fermain Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Macclesfield.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Cheshire East publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Cheshire East Council school admissions (official) →
The Fermain Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Beswick Street, Macclesfield, SK11 8JF
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- School type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 13-16 years
- Free school meals
- 66.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141935
Other Not applicable Schools in Macclesfield
If The Fermain Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Macclesfield are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to The Fermain Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Fermain Academy
What is the catchment area for The Fermain Academy? ▾
The catchment area for The Fermain Academy is the geographic zone Cheshire East uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cheshire East publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Fermain Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Fermain Academy has a capacity of 90 places and currently has 12 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cheshire East.
What is the admissions policy for The Fermain Academy? ▾
Admission to The Fermain Academy is managed by Cheshire East. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Fermain Academy cover? ▾
The Fermain Academy is a not applicable school in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, serving pupils aged 13-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Fermain Academy? ▾
The Fermain Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.