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William de Ferrers School
Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5JU, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.4 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,247
Capacity
2,076
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
60%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.1, this secondary school is in the top 60% nationally, and 69% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and parent satisfaction is moderate, with 68% expressing happiness with the school. The percentage of students progressing to university stands at 47%, but only 6% go on to top-third universities, indicating room for growth in post-secondary outcomes.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.1 | Bottom 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 69% | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 37% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 10% | Bottom 10% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 6% | Bottom 10% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 47% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 90 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (159 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
Good range of subjects
83%
My child is happy
80%
My child feels safe
79%
My child makes good progress
70%
School has high expectations
70%
I'd recommend this school
68%
Progress is communicated
67%
Behaviour is good
65%
School keeps me informed
54%
School supports development
44%
School responds to concerns
42%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.3%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.64559, 0.61961 · CM3 5JU
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is William de Ferrers School rated by Ofsted?
William de Ferrers School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is William de Ferrers School a good school?
William de Ferrers School scores 18.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about William de Ferrers School?
Based on 159 Ofsted Parent View responses, William de Ferrers School receives a satisfaction score of 63% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at William de Ferrers School in GCSEs?
William de Ferrers School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.1. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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