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Ferryhill School
Merrington Road, Ferryhill DL17 8RW
Ferryhill School is a non-selective academy. It has about 780 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In September 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2018.
This school is a member of Eden Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Woodham Academy, King James I Academy Bishop Auckland, Kepier, Seaham High School and Tanfield School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Destinations and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
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