John Ferneley College

A requires improvement academy converter school in Leicestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for John Ferneley College.

Melton Mowbray, LE131LH Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.34
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 65.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
16 April 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Scalford Road
Melton Mowbray, LE131LH
Phone
1664565901
Website
johnferneley.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137617
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1LH
Website
http://www.johnferneley.org
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MOWBRAY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
1,100 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,182
Free School Meals
16.3% (193 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (30 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
26.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.2 (+13.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.0 (+5.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
33 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
197
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,182 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Every child is uniquely important and of equal worth."

Hard Work Kindness Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Terry Claridge (appointed April 2024) emphasises a world-class education, wellbeing and pastoral care, The JFC Way and a culture where students are kind, organised, hard-working and proud of who they are.

Facilities

Large auditorium Sports hall State-of-the-art classrooms Dance studio Drama studio Indoor and outdoor sports facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich and knowledge-engaged curriculum following the National Curriculum for England and Wales The JFC Way based on Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction Five-year subject development plans with a Year on a Page for yearly content coverage Learning aims to develop knowledge retention and application across subjects

SEND Provision

Universal provision in lessons with adaptive strategies to access the curriculum; some students may access additional interventions or EHCP/SEND Intervention Funding; SEND hub available and open until 4pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for homework support.

Admissions Criteria

Applications via Leicestershire County Council Online Admissions system; closing date for Year 7 applications: 31 October; results released 1 March (or the closest working day); appeals handled by Leicestershire Local Education Authority; in-year admissions via www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools-colleges-and-academies/school-admissions/apply-to-move-school

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