The Ferrers School
About The Ferrers School
The Ferrers School in North Northamptonshire is a mixed state secondary with a sixth form, currently educating 940 pupils against a capacity of 1,100. That leaves some headroom, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 289 applications for 172 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1. 68. Of those, 157 were first-preference applications, and all 157 received offers. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 18. 9%, which is notably higher than the national average for secondary schools (typically around 14-15%), suggesting the school serves a community with above-average economic disadvantage. This context matters when interpreting its academic results, as schools with higher FSM percentages often face additional challenges. The school is led by headteacher Clare Raku and has no religious character.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jul 2021Source: Ofsted, 29 Sept 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:35 – 15:00
Breakfast club
08:15-08:33
After-school care
15:10-16:10
Source: theferrers.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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