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The Ferrers School is a non-selective academy. It has about 910 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In July 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Meridian Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Sharnbrook Academy, Lincroft Academy, Sawtry Village Academy, Weldon Village Academy and Stratton Upper School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Disadvantaged pupils.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | Rushden Academy | |
| 2.2 | Huxlow Academy | |
| 3.7 | Manor School | |
| 4.3 | Wrenn School | |
| 4.5 | Wollaston School | |
| 4.6 | Sir Christopher Hatton Academy | |
| 5.3 | Weavers Academy | |
| 5.8 | Sharnbrook Academy | |
| 7.0 | The Latimer Arts College | |
| 8.0 | Southfield School for Girls | |
| 8.2 | Bishop Stopford School | |
| 8.3 | Kettering Science Academy |
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Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Destinations: About average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both roughly average. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Progress: Below average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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