The Ferrers School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Rushden, NN10 8LF
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 22% in England
13 of 19 in North Northamptonshire
Pupils
937
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
10.2%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | 39.4 | 38.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35% | 33% | 26% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 30% | 26% | 29% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.23 | -0.28 | — |
48% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Rushden Academy · 0.7 mi · Good · Bottom 23% in England
- Huxlow Academy · 2.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 17% in England
- Manor School · 3.7 mi · Inadequate · Bottom 20% in England
- Wrenn School · 4.3 mi · No rating · Bottom 19% in England
- Wollaston School · 4.5 mi · Good · Bottom 49% in England
- Sir Christopher Hatton Academy · 4.6 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
The neighbourhood
The Ferrers School is in Higham Ferrers (typical home £270,000, crime average).
What is The Ferrers School's Ofsted rating?
The Ferrers School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does The Ferrers School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Ferrers School is in the bottom 22% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.