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Fearnhill School
Goodgraded 13/09/2022Ages 11–18601 pupilsDoes not apply
Fearnhill School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Letchworth, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 601 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/09/2022, Fearnhill School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 43.2 and 37% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Letchworth can view Fearnhill School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 13/09/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance88.5%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence33.6%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.4England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals38.0%England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.7%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 838.9
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths27%
Grade 4+ English & maths53%
EBacc entry39%
EBacc average point score3.56
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)D+APS per entry 24.7
Value added-0.36Below average · 95% CI -0.6 to -0.1
Retention78%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Letchworth
All schools in Letchworth →Icknield Infant and Nursery School0.3 miSt Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miWilbury Junior SchoolGood · 0.5 miThe Highfield SchoolGood · 0.6 miNorth Herts Education Support Centre0.6 miSt Francis College0.7 mi
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