The Fermain Academy
Free schools alternative provision school in Macclesfield (Cheshire East).
Location
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iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).The Fermain Academy is a alternative provision school located in Macclesfield, Cheshire East. The school caters for boys and girls aged 13 to 16. The Headteacher is Simon Cotterill.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Textiles
Key facts
- URN
- 141935
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 13 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Constituency
- Macclesfield
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2015
Governing body (3 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Helen Phillips | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Elisse Frobisher | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Simon Cotterill | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mrs Helen Caroline Brady Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Lisa Spence Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record