John Ferneley College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Scalford Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1LH |
| Phone | 01664565901 |
| Reference Number | 137617 |
John Ferneley College is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' primarily due to inconsistencies in the quality of education provided to its pupils. Despite some positive developments in behavior and personal development, the school has struggled with leadership and management, particularly following changes in senior leadership. Plans for improvement are identified, but they are still in early stages and have yet to show significant impact on student outcomes. Concerns from parents indicate a need for clearer communication and execution of academic standards which the school is addressing.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1194 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.42%
Girls: 49.58% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 115 | 123 | 238 |
| 8 | 138 | 107 | 245 |
| 9 | 120 | 114 | 234 |
| 10 | 110 | 128 | 238 |
| 11 | 119 | 120 | 239 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.8% |
| White, Other | 5.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| African | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2018 | Short inspection |
| 11 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 08 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as John Ferneley College | |
| 08 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Sep 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Sep 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
| 09 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Most pupils behave well in lessons.
- There are positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Pupils feel safe in school.
- The school has a clear behaviour system that pupils understand.
- Pupils have opportunities to contribute to school life.
- Pupils appreciate after-school revision sessions.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the quality of education provided across subjects.
- Some teachers do not check pupils' understanding adequately.
- Gaps in learning and misconceptions are not always addressed.
- Not all teachers ensure that students produce high-quality work.
- Some pupils with SEND do not achieve as well as they could due to insufficient support.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.2% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 182 | 67 |
| Third Preference | 59 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Brampton Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0NA |
0.56 miles |
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Brownlow Primary School
Limes Avenue, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1QL |
0.96 miles |
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The Grove Primary School
Asfordby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0HN |
1.06 miles |
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Saint Francis Catholic Primary School
Dalby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0BP |
1.49 miles |
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Sherard Primary School
Grange Drive, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1HA |
1.79 miles |
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Asfordby Hill Primary School
Melton Road, Asfordby Hill, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3QX |
1.94 miles |
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1.99 miles |
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School Lane, Scalford, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 4DT |
2.03 miles |
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Wartnaby Road, Ab Kettleby, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3JJ |
2.23 miles |
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Captains Close Primary School
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3.17 miles |
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3.89 miles |
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4.08 miles |
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