The short version
Average GCSE results. 80% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.5 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.5
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
17.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
Source: 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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 134 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 731
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 46.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- EDEN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Kevin Brennan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8RW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDean Bank Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Woodlands
Pupil referral unit · 1.9km away
Aycliffe Secure Centre
Secure units · 1.9km away
Rosebank School
Special school · 2.0km away
North Park Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Tudhoe Moor Nursery School
Nursery · 2.1km away
Windlestone School
Special school · 2.1km away
Whitworth School
Special school · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ferryhill School a selective school?
No. Ferryhill School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Ferryhill School?
Ferryhill School currently has 731 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ferryhill School take?
Ferryhill School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ferryhill School?
Ferryhill School is in Ferryhill, DL17 8RW, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ferryhill School have a sixth form?
No, Ferryhill School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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