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William de Ferrers School

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William de Ferrers School

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

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Pupils
1,247
Ages
11-18
FSM
14.1%
Attainment 8
44.0
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2015

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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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%
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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). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.0. The school has around 1,247 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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 are William de Ferrers School's latest exam results?
William de Ferrers School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View William de Ferrers School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Essex.