The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 38.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.9
4.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
15.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.35
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 77 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 601
- Capacity
- 57%
- FSM
- 37.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- Letchworth Garden City Education Partnership
- Head
- Mr Tim Spencer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Icknield Way West, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 4BA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Fearnhill School a selective school?
No. Fearnhill School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Fearnhill School's Ofsted rating?
Fearnhill School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fearnhill School?
Fearnhill School currently has 601 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fearnhill School take?
Fearnhill School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Fearnhill School?
Fearnhill School is in Letchworth, SG6 4BA, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fearnhill School have a sixth form?
Yes, Fearnhill School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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