Ferryhill School
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Merrington Road Ferryhill County Durham DL17 8RW |
| Phone | 01740651554 |
| Reference Number | 145253 |
Description
betaFerryhill School, situated at Merrington Road in Ferryhill, County Durham, is an academy specializing in business and enterprise for students aged 11 to 16. The school was founded as Ferryhill Comprehensive School before transitioning to Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College, and, in May 2018, it converted to academy status, joining the Eden Learning Trust. The institution offers an exceptional and unique learning experience, committed to both nurturing students' lives and ensuring they are well-prepared for post-16 and beyond. Ferryhill School has integrated values of integrity, creativity, and excellence into its curriculum. The school's Executive Headteacher is Mr K Brennan, and it also features Mrs K Picard as the Head of School.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 769 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.63%
Girls: 48.37% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 84 | 84 | 168 |
| 8 | 76 | 81 | 157 |
| 9 | 74 | 84 | 158 |
| 10 | 81 | 53 | 134 |
| 11 | 82 | 70 | 152 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.7% |
| Unclassified | 7% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | This school has not had a rating yet. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-11-10 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-15 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-05-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2014-11-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2011-06-28 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-05-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-10-13 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-04-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-04-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2014-11-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2011-06-28 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-05-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-10-13 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-04-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-04-22 | Full inspection | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.36 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
Dean Bank, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8PP |
0.68 miles |
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Kirk Merrington Primary School
South View, Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7JB |
1.02 miles |
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Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
Broom Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8AN |
1.21 miles |
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North Park Primary School
Bessemer Green, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6PP |
1.24 miles |
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Middlestone Moor Academy
Rock Road, Durham, County Durham, DL16 7DA |
1.5 miles |
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Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy
Cleves Cross, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8QY |
1.5 miles |
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St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
Durham Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6SL |
1.54 miles |
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Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
Rosa Street, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7NA |
1.55 miles |
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King Street Primary School
High Grange Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6RA |
1.58 miles |
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Ox Close Primary School
Durham Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6SQ |
1.76 miles |
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Chilton Academy
Chilton, Off New South View, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 0PT |
1.89 miles |
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Ferryhill Station Primary School
Ferryhill Station, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 0DB |
1.91 miles |
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Tudhoe Colliery Primary School
Front Street, Tudhoe Colliery, Tudhoe Colliery Primary School, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6TJ |
2.37 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon
Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN |
2.54 miles |
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Victoria Lane Academy
Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN |
2.57 miles |
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West Cornforth Primary School
High Street, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 9HP |
2.61 miles |
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Coxhoe Primary School
Cornforth Lane, Coxhoe, Durham, DH6 4EJ |
3.22 miles |
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Byers Green Primary School
Wear View, Byers Green, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7PN |
3.55 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Front Street, Bishop Middleham, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 9AL |
3.55 miles |
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Prince Bishops Community Primary School
Gibson Street, Coundon Grange, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8DY |
3.88 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Oaks Secondary School
Rock Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB |
1.34 miles |
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Whitworth Park Academy
Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7LN |
1.71 miles |
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The Meadows School
Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 7QW |
1.84 miles |
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The Grange Learning Centre
[Postcode DL15 0TY], Low Willington, County Durham, DL15 0TY |
3.93 miles |
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Woodham Academy
Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 4AX |
4.05 miles |
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King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7JZ |
4.15 miles |
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North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School
Cedar Drive, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6UN |
4.42 miles |
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Parkside Academy
Hall Lane Estate, Willington, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0QF |
4.85 miles |