How many pupils does Ferryhill School have?

Ferryhill School has 731 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Ferryhill School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ferryhill School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.7 in 2025/26.

Is Ferryhill School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ferryhill School is part of EDEN LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Ferryhill School?

Ferryhill School is located at Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8RW.

Ferryhill School

Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8RW

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

39.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

731

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Ferryhill School

Ferryhill School is an academy converter in Ferryhill, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 731 pupils on roll. It is part of EDEN LEARNING TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.7 (2025/26). 50.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: County Durham →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 731 / 915 (80%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

50.1%

Free school meals

2.2%

EAL

2.6%

SEN support

21.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

39.7

Attainment 8

151 pupils

21.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

47%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

83%

Sustained destination

73%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.4%

Overall absence

30.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

44.37

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -4.3 vs 2023/24

16.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

10.96

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.9 vs 2023/24

£52,457

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,362 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

6.77

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,523

Spend per pupil

£9,921

Income per pupil

53%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8RW
Phone: 01740651554
Headteacher: Kevin Brennan
Website: www.ferryhill.school

Academy Trust

EDEN LEARNING TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ferryhill School?: Ferryhill School is an academy converter in Ferryhill, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Ferryhill School have?: Ferryhill School has 731 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Ferryhill School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Ferryhill School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.7 in 2025/26.
Is Ferryhill School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Ferryhill School is part of EDEN LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Ferryhill School?: Ferryhill School is located at Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8RW.

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