William de Ferrers School

StateSecondary

InspectedSecondaryAges 11–181,247 pupils

Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JUWebsite01245326326

Inspected1,247 pupilsAges 11–18

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Sept 2024

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,247

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,247

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

1,247 / 2,076 (60%)

Head Teacher

Mr James Donaldson

At a Glance

Results

Attainment 8: 44.1

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

70%

Would recommend

9.1%

Absence rate

Avg 5.7%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

9.1%vs 5.7% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate9.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence24.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate12.1%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support12.9%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.4%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty63 pupils (35%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health38 pupils (21%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder37 pupils (21%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty15 pupils (8%)

Other8 pupils (4%)

Speech, Language & Communication5 pupils (3%)

Not Assessed4 pupils (2%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (1%)

Visual Impairment2 pupils (1%)

Multisensory Impairment2 pupils (1%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)81

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)52

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils1,247

Free school meals13.1%

English as additional language2.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British90.3%

White Other1.9%

Mixed White & Asian1.3%

Mixed Other1.0%

Unclassified1.0%

Black African1.0%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.0%

Indian0.4%

Chinese0.4%

Other0.3%

Asian Other0.3%

Black Caribbean0.3%

Gypsy/Roma0.2%

Pakistani0.2%

Mixed White & African0.2%

Black Other0.1%

White Irish0.1%

2024-25

Parent View

70.0%

of parents would recommend

159 responses

Happy child★80.0%

Safe★80.0%

Well taught70.0%

Good progress70.0%

Good behaviour60.0%

Informed50.0%

Well looked after40.0%

Well led40.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2025

Leavers' Destinations

78.0%

to education

Sixth Form36.0%

Employment7.0%

NEET7.0%

2022-23

Trust Performance

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership

KS4

Attainment 848.4

Progress 80.10

EBacc entry54.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£4,082

total expenditure per pupil

£-5,518 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£1,478

Support staff£383

Premises£198

Energy£90

Learning resources£110

Income per pupil£3,064

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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