Ferryhill School

URN: 145253 • Ferryhill DL17 8RW

Overview

Name
Ferryhill School
URN
145253
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
EDEN LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kevin Brennan (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01740651554
Website
Visit
Address
Merrington Road, Ferryhill DL17 8RW

Summary

Ferryhill School is a mixed secondary academy located in County Durham, serving students aged 11-16. With a current enrolment of 731 pupils and a capacity of 915, the school is committed to providing a high-quality education that fosters integrity, creativity, and excellence. The school aims to prepare students for life beyond their secondary education, focusing on both academic and personal development.

The curriculum at Ferryhill School is designed to encompass a wide range of learning experiences, emphasizing the importance of education beyond traditional academics. The school has received a "Good" rating from Ofsted, with many outstanding features, and has achieved notable success in GCSE results, ranking in the top 7% of schools in England. Ferryhill School also holds various awards, including the Healthy Schools Award and Anti-Bullying Accreditation, reflecting its commitment to student welfare and inclusivity.

Community involvement is a key aspect of Ferryhill School's ethos, with strong engagement from parents and student leaders in school activities. The school values diversity and aims to meet the needs of all pupils, celebrating its commitment to inclusivity through initiatives like the Rainbow Flag Award for LGBT inclusion.

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Key details

LA
County Durham
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
EDEN LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
915
Pupils
731
Boys
369
Girls
362
FSM %
46.40
Open date
2018-05-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-09-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
County Durham

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 731 369 362 915 46.40
2024-09-11 769 397 372 915 41.10
2023-09-11 784 410 374 915 37.90
2022-09-11 784 410 374 915 37.90
2021-09-11 733 370 363 915 33.00
2020-09-11 727 353 374 915 30.90

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