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The Ferrers School
Queensway, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8LF, North Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.0 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
940
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 84% nationally. While 48% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage progressing to university is 56%, with only 7% attending top-third universities. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's LocaleIQ score, which indicates it performs better than 22% of schools.
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Last inspected: 7 July 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 38.9 | Bottom 16% 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%. | 48% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 46% | Top 45% 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%. | 25% | Top 45% 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%. | 56% | 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%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 54 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.1%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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52.30360, -0.58756 · NN10 8LF
School details
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN139988
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.theferrers.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Ferrers School rated by Ofsted?
The Ferrers School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 July 2021.
Is The Ferrers School a good school?
The Ferrers School scores 22.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Ferrers School in GCSEs?
The Ferrers School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.9. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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