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William de Ferrers School
- Secondary
- South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students in the sixth form making good progress in A-level studies.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons is typically good; bullying is rare and well-handled.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well and treat each other with courtesy
Academic Progress: Pupils do not achieve as well due to inconsistent teaching quality
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use subject knowledge to explain new concepts
Strengths and Challenges: Inconsistency in teaching quality remains; ongoing efforts to resolve.
Qualifications and Training: Staff need more training for consistently high-quality teaching
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is not consistent, affecting pupils' achievements
Opportunities for Involvement: Trustees engage with school events and successes.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school works closely with families regarding attendance
Communication: Families are informed about changes and supported
Parent Satisfaction: Parents have confidence in the school's future direction
Communication: Need to improve communication with parents regarding behavior and bullying.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents dissatisfied with behavior management.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders follow up concerns promptly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have acted to rectify dips in sixth form outcomes.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The leadership team managed changes well and gained confidence
Actions for Quality Improvement: New leadership has improved behavior standards rapidly
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding is effective; students feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Bullying is handled well; inclusive environment.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and know how to seek help
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School provides safe environment with strong personal development focus
Managing and Supporting SEND: Extra help provided for disadvantaged pupils, showing positive impact.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support for SEND; Acorn Centre is inclusive
Extracurricular Offerings: Offers sports clubs and Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 award scheme
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils enjoy a range of clubs, enriching their experience
Career Counselling Services: Effective career advice guides pupils on next steps
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are well prepared for sixth form choices
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William de Ferrers School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1294 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 10-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | - | 5.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | 93 |
| Proficient Read | - | - | 95 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 27% | 98% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 4.70% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.66 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 46.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.06 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.73% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.79 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 49.94% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.59 | 3.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 234 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.25% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% 1 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 3 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 1 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 2 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.1 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 287 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.01% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% 5 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 6 | 48.68% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 7 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 6 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.48 | 3.1 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 292 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.03% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 51.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 18.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 314 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.21 | 30.27 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.29 | 29.45 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.70% | 10.62% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 87 | 171 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 49% | 52.72% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8.09% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 25.34% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 10.08% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.75 | 32.48 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.5 | 30.51 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.9% | 12.97% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 82 | 208 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 54.93% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 6.96% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 22.96% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 11.11% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.72 | 28.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.08 1 | 28.97 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.1% | 10.48% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 157 | 210 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 50.44% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 10.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 25.79% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.33% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.84 4 | 28.93 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.21 7 | 29.63 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.8% | 10.8% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 37 | 39.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 8.42% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 23.62% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 3.76% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.84 | 25.31 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.63 | 27.52 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.9% | 9.13% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 45 | 46.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 8.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 25.26% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 4.7% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at William de Ferrers School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1