Alternative provision free school · Cheshire East

The Fermain Academy

Alternative provision
Ages 13–16

Term dates

Alternative provision free schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Cheshire East council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Cheshire East's full dates

Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Alternative provision free school
Phase: Alternative provision
Ages: 13–16
Pupils: 21 (capacity 90)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
Phone: 01625611001
Address: Beswick Street, Macclesfield, SK11 8JF
Website: thefermainacademy.org

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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