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Ferryhill School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Kevin Brennan

corporate_fareEDEN LEARNING TRUST

location_onFerryhill, DL17 8RW

language Visit Website phone 1740651554

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2014

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Students

785

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Attainment 8

41.5

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GCSE Rank

#24 in County Durham

#2,324 of 3,216 nationally

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Ferryhill School is a Academy converter secondary school in Ferryhill, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Ferryhill School is an academy converter in Ferryhill, County Durham, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of EDEN LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 731 pupils on roll, of whom 47% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.5, placing the school #24 in County Durham and #2,324 of 3,216 nationally. 24.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 5.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2014. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 13.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

41.5

Grade 5+ E&M

24.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)5.5%

Entering EBacc31.20%

EBacc APS3.21

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3.30%

EBacc APS3.22

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS3.10

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.6

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.45

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

No digital report timeline available.

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2014-11-19

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-05-24

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

12.0%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.4%(54 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 731 pupils. During this period, there were 88 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 12.0%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	731	88	12.0%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	743	107	14.4%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	758	111	14.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	769	98	12.7%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	788	79	10.0%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	773	66	8.5%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	785	85	10.8%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	796	141	17.7%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	783	77	9.8%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	784	97	12.4%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	796	53	6.7%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	741	36	4.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	733	3	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	749	40	5.3%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	727	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	727	21	2.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	739	26	3.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	684	15	2.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	688	24	3.5%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	687	20	2.9%	3.8%	3

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 72 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 42 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 35 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree60%

agree30%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree28%

agree35%

disagree28%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree42%

agree14%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

not applicable29%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes29%

no71%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree61%

agree21%

strongly disagree14%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree63%

agree23%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree31%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree59%

agree30%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree61%

agree34%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree33%

disagree2%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree48%

agree30%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes93%

no7%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in County Durham

St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

Tanfield School

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

Belmont Community School

The Academy at Shotton Hall

Easington Academy