William de Ferrers School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Trinity Square South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5JU |
| Phone | 01245326326 |
| Reference Number | 136605 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1247 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.6%
Girls: 49.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 109 | 111 | 220 |
| 8 | 112 | 131 | 243 |
| 9 | 92 | 97 | 189 |
| 10 | 126 | 114 | 240 |
| 11 | 115 | 102 | 217 |
| 12 | 46 | 33 | 79 |
| 13 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.3% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2024 | School inspection |
| 05 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| 30 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 10 Jan 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as William de Ferrers School | |
| 10 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
| 15 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 63.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 30.25 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 32.86 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 14.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 93 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 79 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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0.07 miles |
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0.3 miles |
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0.31 miles |
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