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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governor Vacancies (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Posted on: 20/09/2024 Report a Child's Absence (sen)
- Subject presentations / assemblies (sen)
- Absences (sen)
- Intervention Calendar (calendar)
- Posted on: 6/12/2024 December - Upcoming Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions Policy (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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