The short version
Average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 38.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
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%
15.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.02
Band 3Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 173 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 940
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 18.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Clare Raku (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2013 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Queensway, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8LF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHigham Ferrers Junior School
Primary · 576m away
Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 677m away
Chelveston Road School
Free school · Grammar · 725m away
Denfield Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Henry Chichele Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Rushden Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Newton Road School
Primary · 1.6km away
Alfred Lord Tennyson School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Ferrers School a selective school?
No. The Ferrers School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Ferrers School's Ofsted rating?
The Ferrers School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Ferrers School?
The Ferrers School currently has 940 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Ferrers School take?
The Ferrers School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Ferrers School?
The Ferrers School is in Rushden, NN10 8LF, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Ferrers School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Ferrers School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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