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The Ferrers School

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The Ferrers School

Queensway, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, NN10 8LF

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Pupils
940
Ages
11-18
FSM
18.9%
Attainment 8
38.9
Ofsted
Good
Jul 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.4%
Basics 9-5
26.5%

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
46.3%
EBacc APS
3.50
EBacc 9-5
11.6%
EBacc 9-4
24.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
29.96
A*-A Grades
15.5%
A*-B Grades
39.5%
AAB+ %
16.7%

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 65 students entered

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About The Ferrers School

The Ferrers School is a secondary school in Rushden, North Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.9. The school has around 940 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Queensway, Rushden, NN10 8LF | More schools in North Northamptonshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jul 2021 — Good
  2. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Sept 2019 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  4. May 2018 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Ferrers School

What is The Ferrers School's Ofsted rating?
The Ferrers School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are The Ferrers School's latest exam results?
The Ferrers School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Ferrers School located?
The Ferrers School is a secondary school in Rushden, North Northamptonshire (NN10 8LF).
How many pupils attend The Ferrers School?
The Ferrers School has around 940 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Ferrers School with other schools?
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