William de Ferrers School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Chelmsford, CM3 5JU
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 27% in England
10 of 11 in Chelmsford
Pupils
1,237
First preferences per place
0.97
2026/27
Absence
9.1%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 38.7 | 41.2 | 44.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27% | 39% | 39% | |
| Average English grade | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 26% | 31% | 32% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.66 | -0.41 | — |
69% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Lift Greensward · 3.3 mi · No rating · Top 32% in England
- The Sweyne Park School · 3.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 36% in England
- The FitzWimarc School · 4.0 mi · Good · Top 50% in England
- Beauchamps High School · 4.0 mi · Not judged · Top 37% in England
- The King Edmund School · 4.8 mi · Good · Bottom 6% in England
- Harris Academy Wickford · 5.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 11% in England
The neighbourhood
William de Ferrers School is in South Woodham Ferrers North (typical home £365,000, crime average).
What is William de Ferrers School's Ofsted rating?
William de Ferrers School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does William de Ferrers School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, William de Ferrers School is in the bottom 27% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.