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John Ferneley College

John Ferneley College, Melton Mowbray
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John Ferneley College

Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1LH

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Melton Mowbray.

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Pupils
1,194
Ages
11-16
FSM
18.2%
Attainment 8
43.8
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Apr 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.8%
Basics 9-5
36.4%

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
27.6%
EBacc APS
3.74
EBacc 9-5
12.1%
EBacc 9-4
19.7%
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About John Ferneley College

John Ferneley College is a secondary school in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.8. The school has around 1,194 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1LH | More schools in Leicestershire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for John Ferneley College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Mar 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about John Ferneley College

What is John Ferneley College's Ofsted rating?
John Ferneley College received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are John Ferneley College's latest exam results?
John Ferneley College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is John Ferneley College located?
John Ferneley College is a secondary school in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire (LE13 1LH).
How many pupils attend John Ferneley College?
John Ferneley College has around 1,194 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare John Ferneley College with other schools?
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