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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Eden Learning Trust (other)
- Eden Learning Trust (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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