Fearnhill SchoolIcknield Way West , Letchworth

Fearnhill School is a secondary school in Letchworth, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Fearnhill School currently has around 601 pupils on roll, which is about 57% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 37.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 11.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.6%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74.5%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 40% who stay in school sixth forms and 45% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .