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William de Ferrers School

State school · Chelmsford, CM3 5JU
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,294 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,294 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Essex County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr James Donaldson

Entrance

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

Elmwood Primary School 25 %
Woodville Primary School 21 %
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.
Collingwood Primary School 13 %
Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers 10 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF 7 %
Cold Norton Primary School 3 %
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Tillingham 2 %
Christchurch Church of England Primary School 2 %
Maylandsea Primary School 2 %
Purleigh Community Primary School 2 %
St Cedd's Church of England Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
63%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

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

School
61%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%
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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.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
8%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
77
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,294
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:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Trinity Square
South Woodham Ferrers
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 5JU
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Telephone: 01245 326326

Email: headspa@wdf.school

Website: http://www.wdf.school

Local authority: Essex County Council

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School data & information William de Ferrers School Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5JU
1,294 Pupil numbers
13 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
77 Number of teachers
6 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
61%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%

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
41.20
LA avg.
44.70
Eng. avg.
44.20

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)

-0.41 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
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 186 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 90 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 3
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 177 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 186 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 7
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 3
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
8%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
26.49
LA avg.
33.44
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (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
Sociology GCE A level 8 C
Psychology GCE A level 24 D
Physics GCE A level 10 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 9 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 6 C
Mathematics GCE A level 19 C
Law GCE A level 19 C
History GCE A level 11 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 6 B
English Literature GCE A level 8 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 6 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 10 C
Chemistry GCE A level 6 D
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 11 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 7 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

William de Ferrers School 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.

1.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
13.8 %
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:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
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