The Ferrers School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Queensway Higham Ferrers Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 8LF |
| Phone | 01933313411 |
| Reference Number | 139988 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 940 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.21%
Girls: 49.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 92 | 86 | 178 |
| 8 | 86 | 91 | 177 |
| 9 | 91 | 80 | 171 |
| 10 | 83 | 90 | 173 |
| 11 | 74 | 74 | 148 |
| 12 | 26 | 12 | 38 |
| 13 | 20 | 35 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.1% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Unclassified | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| African | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2021-09-30 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Higham Ferrers Junior School
Saffron Road, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8ED |
0.36 miles |
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Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School
Wharf Road, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8BQ |
0.42 miles |
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Denfield Park Primary School
Victoria Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0DA |
0.69 miles |
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Henry Chichele Primary School
School Lane, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, NN10 8NQ |
0.77 miles |
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Newton Road School
Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0HH |
0.99 miles |
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Alfred Lord Tennyson School
Alfred Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9YS |
1.03 miles |
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South End Infant School
Wymington Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9JU |
1.55 miles |
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Whitefriars Primary School
Boughton Drive, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9HX |
1.61 miles |
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Rushden Primary Academy
Goulsbra Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0YX |
1.62 miles |
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South End Junior School
Wymington Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9JU |
1.71 miles |
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Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School
Scarborough Street, Irthlingborough, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5TT |
1.94 miles |
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Irthlingborough Junior School
College Street, Irthlingborough, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5TX |
1.97 miles |
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Stanwick Primary School
Church Street, Stanwick, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6PS |
2.24 miles |
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St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Manor Lane, Wymington, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9LL |
2.43 miles |
|
Irchester Community Primary School
School Lane, Irchester, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7AZ |
2.89 miles |
|
Stanton Cross Primary School
Waverley Drive, Stanton Cross, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1GN |
3.14 miles |
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Windmill Primary School
Windmill Lane, Raunds, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6LA |
3.53 miles |
|
Raunds Park Infant School
Park Street, Raunds, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6NB |
3.58 miles |
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Finedon Mulso Church of England Junior School
Wellingborough Road, Finedon, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5JT |
3.59 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Academy
Mountbatten Way, Raunds, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6PA |
3.64 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Chelveston Road School
Chelveston Road, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, NN10 8HN |
0.45 miles |
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Rushden Academy
Hayway, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6AG |
0.83 miles |
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Huxlow Academy
Finedon Road, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5TY |
2.27 miles |
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Manor School
Mountbatten Way, Raunds, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6PA |
3.62 miles |
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Wellingborough School
London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2BX |
4.25 miles |
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Wrenn School
London Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2DQ |
4.31 miles |
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Sir Christopher Hatton Academy
The Pyghtle, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4RP |
4.53 miles |
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Wollaston School
Irchester Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7PH |
4.53 miles |
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Friars Academy
Friars Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2LA |
4.54 miles |