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John Ferneley College

State school · Melton Mowbray, LE13 1LH
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,194 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,194 ·
Local authority
Leicestershire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Terry Claridge

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Brownlow Primary School 31 %
OtherUnkn 13 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School 9 %
The Grove Primary School 8 %
Sherard Primary School 7 %
Saint Francis Catholic Primary School 5 %
Asfordby Hill Primary School 5 %
Captains Close Primary School 4 %
Scalford Church of England Primary School 3 %
Frisby Church of England Primary School 3 %
Old Dalby Church of England Primary School 3 %
Queniborough Church of England Primary School 3 %
Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre 2 %
Buckminster Primary School 2 %
Ab Kettleby Primary School 1 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
45.1%
LA avg.
47.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
75
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
7.9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,194
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

What the school says

See our prospectus at http://www.johnferneley.org.uk/uploads/uploads/Documents%20and%20policies/john_ferneley_college_prospectus.pdf

or just view our site at www.johnferneley.org.uk

Contact the school

Address

Scalford Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 1LH
Get directions

Telephone: 01664 565901

Email: office@johnferneley.org

Website: http://www.johnferneley.org

Local authority: Leicestershire County Council

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School data & information John Ferneley College Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1LH
1,194 Pupil numbers
18.2 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
7 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
75 Number of teachers
18 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
45.1%
LA avg.
47.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
45.00
LA avg.
45.90
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.34 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 6
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 228 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 4
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 133 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 225 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 228 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 3
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 115 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

John Ferneley College is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
7.9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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