William de Ferrers School, based in Chelmsford, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
William de Ferrers School currently has around 1247 pupils on roll, which is about 60% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 14.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.3%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 52% who stay in school sixth forms and 31% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Trinity Square, Chelmsford, CM3 5JU |
| Website: | http://www.wdf.school |
| Telephone: | 01245326326 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James Donaldson |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136605 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/09/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 2076 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1247 |
| Number of Boys: | 631 |
| Number of Girls: | 616 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.30% | 1126 |
| Other White | 1.90% | 24 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 16 |
| African | 1.00% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 12 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 5 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers Trinity Square , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JX | 3out of 4 | 79 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF Trinity Square , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JX | 3out of 4 | 117 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Primary School Guys Farm Road , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5NB | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Collingwood Road , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5YJ | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodville Primary School Brent Avenue , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5SE | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William de Ferrers School Trinity Square , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JU | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William de Ferrers School Trinity Square , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JU | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.