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William de Ferrers School

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William de Ferrers School

Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5JU

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Apr 2015

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

44.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.1%
Basics 9-5
38.9%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

44.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2338.746.4
2023/2441.246.4
2024/2544.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.660.00
2023/24-0.410.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
9.7%
EBacc APS
3.56
EBacc 9-5
2.3%
EBacc 9-4
5.6%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.13
A*-A Grades
14.7%
A*-B Grades
33.6%
AAB+ %
14.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 68 students entered

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About William de Ferrers School

William de Ferrers School is a secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 159 responses), 68% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.0. The school has around 1,247 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Trinity Square, Chelmsford, CM3 5JU | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for William de Ferrers School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about William de Ferrers School

What is William de Ferrers School's Ofsted rating?
William de Ferrers School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What do parents say about William de Ferrers School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 159 responses): 68% of parents would recommend William de Ferrers School.
What are William de Ferrers School's latest exam results?
William de Ferrers School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is William de Ferrers School located?
William de Ferrers School is a secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex (CM3 5JU).
How many pupils attend William de Ferrers School?
William de Ferrers School has around 1,247 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare William de Ferrers School with other schools?
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