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Ferryhill School

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Ferryhill School

Merrington Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8RW

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Pupils
731
Ages
11-16
FSM
46.4%
Attainment 8
41.5
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.3%
Basics 9-5
24.8%

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
31.2%
EBacc APS
3.20
EBacc 9-5
5.6%
EBacc 9-4
12.8%
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About Ferryhill School

Ferryhill School is a secondary school in Ferryhill, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.5. The school has around 731 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Merrington Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8RW | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2014 — Good (predecessor: Ferryhill Business Enterprise College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Ferryhill School

What is Ferryhill School's Ofsted rating?
Ferryhill School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Ferryhill School's latest exam results?
Ferryhill School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ferryhill School located?
Ferryhill School is a secondary school in Ferryhill, County Durham (DL17 8RW).
How many pupils attend Ferryhill School?
Ferryhill School has around 731 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ferryhill School with other schools?
View Ferryhill 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 County Durham.