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The Ferrers School

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The Ferrers School

Queensway, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, NN10 8LF

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

Ofsted
Good
Jul 2021

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

Academic picture

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

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

38.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2344.346.4
2023/2439.446.4
2024/2538.946.0

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
2022/23-0.230.00
2023/24-0.280.00
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
46.3%
EBacc APS
3.50
EBacc 9-5
11.6%
EBacc 9-4
24.5%
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
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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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Chelveston Road School
0.73 km away · Free schools special
Good
Rushden Academy
1.34 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Huxlow Academy
3.65 km away · Academy converter
Inadequate
Manor School
5.82 km away · Academy converter
Inadequate
Refocus
6.82 km away · Other independent school

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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