Best 3 Not applicable schools in Macclesfield – comparison

Comparison of not applicable schools: The Fermain Academy (Not applicable) in Macclesfield; Park Lane School (Not applicable) in Macclesfield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Fermain Academy and Park Lane School. They are not applicable phase and free schools alternative provision and community special school type located around Macclesfield, Cheshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Fermain Academy), published Jul 2018. The lowest is 2 (Park Lane School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Park Lane School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 50, combined total ≈ 150, typical FSM 50–55%, range 35–40%–65–70%; all within the YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST trust.

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Phase / Type
Not applicable • Free schools alternative provision
Location
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 8JF
Ofsted
1 18 Jul 2018
Pupils
≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
Website
www.thefermainacademy.org
Telephone
01625611001
Phase / Type
Not applicable • Community special school
Location
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 8JR
Ofsted
2 27 Jun 2024
Pupils
≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Cheshire East (895)
Website
parklaneschool.co.uk
Telephone
01625801964
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What should I look for when comparing schools?
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