The Ferrers School

A good academy converter school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Ferrers School.

Rushden, NN108LF Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
48.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.28
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 49.7%
Continue in education or training
40.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 47.0%
Sustained employment
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 35.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 July 2021
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Queensway
Higham Ferrers
Rushden, NN108LF
Phone
1933313411
Website
theferrers.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139988
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Queensway, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, NN10 8LF
Website
http://www.theferrers.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MERIDIAN TRUST
Capacity
1100 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
928
Free School Meals
20.1% (187 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
29.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
39.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.9
English Attainment 8:
9.1
Maths Attainment 8:
7.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.9
Ebacc English:
96.6%
Ebacc Entry:
21.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
91.8%
Ebacc Languages:
40.8%
Ebacc Maths:
97.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.28
Progress 8 Range:
-0.52 to -0.05
University Progression:
45.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
47.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
35.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
45%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
60 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
58 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
116
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
928 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★ ★★★
(7 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspire, Achieve, Acclaim."

Achievement for all Valuing People A high quality learning environment The pursuit of excellence Extending the boundaries of learning

Head Teacher's Message

The Ferrers is a school in which excellence and success are both desirable and achievable, and I am privileged to have been appointed as Principal in September 2025. I am committed to providing a high-quality educational experience in a school that places learning and individual achievement at the centre of everything we do.

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