John Ferneley College
Academy converter
Melton Mowbray, LE13 1LH
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 42% in England
3 of 3 in Melton
Pupils
1,170
First preferences per place
0.87
2026/27
Absence
9.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.9 | 45.0 | 43.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | 45% | 37% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 39% | 36% | 33% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.47 | -0.34 | — |
64% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Long Field Spencer Academy · 1.5 mi · No rating · Top 43% in England
- Wreake Valley Academy · 9.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 29% in England
- Catmose College · 9.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 21% in England
- The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form · 10.4 mi · Not judged · Top 20% in England
- The Roundhill Academy · 10.8 mi · Requires improvement · Top 42% in England
- The Priory Belvoir Academy · 11.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 48% in England
The neighbourhood
John Ferneley College is in Melton Mowbray North (typical home £252,500, crime low).
What is John Ferneley College's Ofsted rating?
John Ferneley College is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does John Ferneley College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, John Ferneley College is in the bottom 42% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.