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Ferryhill School
Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8RW, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.6 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
731
Capacity
915
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and solid GCSE results, this school demonstrates strengths in academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 73% nationally. While 52% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate of 31% may indicate fewer students pursuing a broader curriculum. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for learners aged 11-16 in County Durham.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 41.5 | Bottom 27% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 33% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.8%
White Other1.1%
Black Other0.7%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Black African0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Mixed Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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54.68416, -1.57563 · DL17 8RW
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN145253
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ferryhill.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Ferryhill School rated by Ofsted?
Ferryhill School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2014.
Is Ferryhill School a good school?
Ferryhill School scores 28.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% 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 Ferryhill School in GCSEs?
Ferryhill School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.5. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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