The Ferrers School
URN: 139988 • Rushden NN10 8LF
Overview
- Name
- The Ferrers School
- URN
- 139988
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Angela Smith (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01933313411
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Queensway, Rushden NN10 8LF
Summary
The Ferrers School is a mixed secondary academy located in Rushden, North Northamptonshire, with a current enrolment of 940 students and a capacity of 1,100. The school is dedicated to providing a high-quality educational experience, placing a strong emphasis on individual achievement and learning. The ethos promotes excellence and inclusivity, ensuring that every student feels respected and valued within the school community.
The curriculum at The Ferrers is broad and balanced, designed to inspire creativity and ambition among students. The school encourages learning beyond the classroom through various enrichment activities, outdoor education, and community engagement. The PLEDGES programme further supports students in developing essential life skills such as leadership, resilience, and teamwork.
The Ferrers School operates a House system that fosters close relationships between students, tutors, and families, ensuring that individual progress is closely monitored. With a commitment to celebrating diversity, the school aims to create a supportive environment where all students can thrive and grow into confident, responsible individuals.
The curriculum at The Ferrers is broad and balanced, designed to inspire creativity and ambition among students. The school encourages learning beyond the classroom through various enrichment activities, outdoor education, and community engagement. The PLEDGES programme further supports students in developing essential life skills such as leadership, resilience, and teamwork.
The Ferrers School operates a House system that fosters close relationships between students, tutors, and families, ensuring that individual progress is closely monitored. With a commitment to celebrating diversity, the school aims to create a supportive environment where all students can thrive and grow into confident, responsible individuals.
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Key details
- LA
- North Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Capacity
- 1100
- Pupils
- 940
- Boys
- 472
- Girls
- 468
- FSM %
- 18.90
- Open date
- 2013-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-07-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 940 | 472 | 468 | 1100 | 18.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 928 | 457 | 471 | 1100 | 18.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 950 | 481 | 469 | 1100 | 15.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 950 | 481 | 469 | 1100 | 15.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 972 | 495 | 477 | 1100 | 13.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 999 | 490 | 509 | 1100 | 11.30 |
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