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William de Ferrers School
Ages 11–181,247 pupilsNone
William de Ferrers School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Chelmsford, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 1,247 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.8 and 40% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Chelmsford can view William de Ferrers School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance89.1%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence31.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.5England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS97%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals13.0%England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.1%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 844.1
Progress 8-0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths39%
Grade 4+ English & maths69%
EBacc entry10%
EBacc average point score3.57
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)30.1
Value added-0.04Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.1
Retention76%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Chelmsford
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