The Ferrers School

About The Ferrers School

The Ferrers School is an academy converter in Rushden, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 940 pupils on roll. It is part of MERIDIAN TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 July 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.2 (2025/26). 17.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Northamptonshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

940 / 1,100 (85%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 July 2021

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Queensway, Rushden, North Northamptonshire, NN10 8LF

Phone

01933313411

Head Teacher

Clare Raku

Website

http://www.theferrers.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Ferrers School?

The Ferrers School is an academy converter in Rushden, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Ferrers School have?

The Ferrers School has 940 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Ferrers School's Ofsted rating?

The Ferrers School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 July 2021).

How does The Ferrers School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Ferrers School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.2 in 2025/26.

Is The Ferrers School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Ferrers School is part of MERIDIAN TRUST.

Where is The Ferrers School?

The Ferrers School is located at Queensway, Rushden, North Northamptonshire, NN10 8LF.