Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2022-23 (Year 7), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
John Ferneley College: key facts
What did Ofsted judge John Ferneley College's overall effectiveness to be?
Ofsted judged John Ferneley College's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in April 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend John Ferneley College?
John Ferneley College has 1,170 pupils on roll.
What ages does John Ferneley College take?
John Ferneley College admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is John Ferneley College located?
John Ferneley College is located in Melton Mowbray, LE13 1LH, Leicestershire.
How do I apply to John Ferneley College?
John Ferneley College is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into John Ferneley College?
Distance did not decide places at John Ferneley College for 2022-23 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at John Ferneley College?
According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.3% of pupils at John Ferneley College are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.
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