Ferryhill School
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Ferryhill, DL17 8RW
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 23% in England
24 of 29 in County Durham
Pupils
727
First preferences per place
0.86
2026/27
Absence
9.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.3 | 42.8 | 41.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | 28% | 25% | |
| Average English grade | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 30% | 29% | 24% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.36 | -0.37 | — |
52% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Whitworth Park Academy · 1.7 mi · Good · Top 40% in England
- Woodham Academy · 4.1 mi · No rating · Top 47% in England
- King James I Academy Bishop Auckland · 4.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 31% in England
- Greenfield Academy · 4.5 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 10% in England
- Parkside Academy · 4.9 mi · Good · Top 49% in England
- Bishop Barrington Academy · 5.1 mi · Good · Bottom 20% in England
The neighbourhood
Ferryhill School is in Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West (typical home £143,000, crime very high).
What is Ferryhill School's Ofsted rating?
Ferryhill School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Ferryhill School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ferryhill School is in the bottom 23% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.