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William de Ferrers School
Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3 5JU
William de Ferrers School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,290 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in September 2024.
This school is a member of The Chelmsford Learning Partnership. (Other schools in this trust include The Boswells School, The Beaulieu Park School and Roding Valley High School.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Admissions, Representation and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Attainment, Sixth form, Progress and Attendance.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attainment: Poor. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
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