Ferryhill School

A good academy converter school in County Durham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ferryhill School.

Ferryhill, DL178RW Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.37
English & Maths grade 4+ %
47.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 47.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
19 November 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Merrington Road
Ferryhill, DL178RW
Phone
1740651554
Website
ferryhill.school

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145253
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Merrington Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8RW
Website
www.ferryhill.school
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EDEN LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
915 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
769
Free School Meals
41.9% (322 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
41.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
128
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
769 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Integrity Creativity Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Kevin Brennan, Executive Headteacher, emphasising high quality education, aspiration, and achievement for all.

Curriculum Highlights

English Language English Literature Maths Biology Chemistry Physics Combined Science French History Geography Religious Studies Art ICT Technology Sports Studies Personal Development Enterprise Health and Social Care Engineering Digital Information Technology Performing Arts Music Fine Art Photography

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