William de Ferrers School

URN: 136605 • Chelmsford CM3 5JU

Overview

Name
William de Ferrers School
URN
136605
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
James Donaldson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01245326326
Website
Visit
Address
Trinity Square, Chelmsford CM3 5JU

Summary

William de Ferrers School is a mixed secondary academy located in Chelmsford, Essex, with a current enrolment of 1,247 students and a capacity of 2,076. The school operates under the Chelmsford Learning Partnership Academy Trust, which includes several other local schools. The institution is dedicated to providing an outstanding education for all students, regardless of their background or ability.

Central to the school's ethos are its ARRK Values: Aspiration, Respect, Responsibility, and Kindness. These values guide the school's culture, shaping interactions among students and staff and informing teaching practices. The school emphasizes high expectations for academic performance and behaviour, fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to take ownership of their actions and develop essential life skills.

William de Ferrers School aims to equip students not only with academic qualifications but also with the soft skills necessary for a fulfilling future. The school community is built on mutual respect and kindness, ensuring that each child can thrive in a nurturing environment. For more information, visit their website at http://www.wdf.school.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
2076
Pupils
1247
Boys
631
Girls
616
FSM %
14.10
Open date
2011-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2018-12-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1247 631 616 2076 14.10
2024-09-11 1294 651 643 2076 14.50
2023-09-11 1256 652 604 2076 11.50
2022-09-11 1256 652 604 2076 11.50
2021-09-11 1211 626 585 2076 9.50
2020-09-11 1223 638 585 2076 6.90

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