The Fermain Academy: school finances
Large reserves
Holds £551k in reserve, 30% of a year's income.
Latest full year 2024-25, as a academy (accounts return, September–August). Cheshire East · Not applicable · Free schools alternative provision.
Academies in a trust don't hold money on their own: YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST can move money between its schools. The reserve includes this school's per-pupil share of the trust's central reserve.
Reserve at the end of each year, 2018-19 to 2024-25
Income and spending, 2018-19 to 2024-25
Income Spending
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| Year | Income | Spending | Balance | Reserve | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2018-19 | £1.3m | £1.2m | +£155k | £381k | 56 |
2019-20 | £1.6m | £1.0m | +£573k | £585k | 40 |
2020-21 | £1.4m | £1.2m | +£161k | £506k | 34 |
2021-22 | £1.1m | £922k | +£143k | £391k | 42 |
2022-23 | £1.2m | £1.0m | +£176k | £405k | 7 |
2023-24 | £1.9m | £1.4m | +£458k | £564k | 17 |
2024-25 | £1.9m | £1.7m | +£137k | £551k | 59 |
Compared with similar schools
Similar schools are the 30 alternative-provision schools outside London closest in size and in the share of pupils on free school meals. Its reserve, as a share of income, is higher than 83% of them. It spends £29,237 a pupil in total; similar schools typically spend £32,086.
This school Middle half of similar schools Similar schools’ median
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| Spending per pupil | This school | Similar schools (median) | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
Teachers | £12,966 | £14,849 | £12,751–£18,742 |
Support staff (e.g. TAs) | £7,356 | £5,575 | £3,706–£9,125 |
Supply staff | £1,441 | £638 | £53–£1,565 |
Admin and clerical | £1,729 | £2,066 | £1,287–£2,721 |
Premises | £1,576 | £1,332 | £818–£1,816 |
Energy | £254 | £388 | £317–£465 |
Learning resources & ICT | £1,102 | £1,547 | £1,144–£2,729 |
Bought-in services | £119 | £1,075 | £452–£2,386 |
Compare side by side with the 3 most similar schools
Which schools are these?
- Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy Large reserves
- The Compass Large reserves
- Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) Large reserves
- Tor School Large reserves
- Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases Large reserves
- Beckmead Moundwood Academy Tight
- Burton PRU Large reserves
- Euler Academy Large reserves
- Southend YMCA Community School Large reserves
- Inspired Pathways Tight
- Gillford Centre Large reserves
- OA - Thurrock Large reserves
Where the money comes from, 2024-25
| Source | Amount | Per pupil |
|---|---|---|
Government grants | £1.8m | £30,831 |
Self-generated (lettings, catering, donations) | £43k | £729 |
Questions to ask the school
Useful for parents, governors and PTA committees.
- What are the reserves set aside for, and when will they be spent on current pupils?
Check these figures
Every figure here comes from the school's published return to the DfE. Check it on the DfE benchmarking page for this school, and see how the status is worked out.
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