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John Ferneley College
- Secondary
- Melton LE13 1LH
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Based on the inspection date: 16 April 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well in lessons.
Academic Progress: Some pupils do not achieve as well as they could.
Qualifications and Training: Many teachers have good subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Not all teachers adapt their teaching well enough to support pupils with SEND.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers do not always address off-task behaviour.
Opportunities for Involvement: Some pupils enjoy taking part in the school production and after-school sporting clubs.
Communication: Pupils in Year 11 make good use of after-school revision sessions.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents are dissatisfied with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: New leaders are clear about what needs to be improved.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Plans are at an early stage and have yet to have an impact on pupils’ outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe in school. Bullying sometimes happens but is resolved quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Most pupils conduct themselves well during breaks and lunchtimes.
Extracurricular Offerings: There is a range of after-school sporting clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils in Year 11 appreciate after-school revision sessions.
Career Counselling Services: The careers programme prepares pupils well for their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Most pupils with SEND feel well-supported but adaptations are inconsistent.
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John Ferneley College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 1182 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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You are quite welcome, and we appreciate you taking the time to visit our website. We take great pride in helping the Mowbray Education Trust provide many youngsters in Melton Mowbray with the best possible life prospects. Being the Head of John Ferneley College is an amazing honour. Our main goal is to help everyone who enters the building, ensuring their pleasure and future success. Children first is a concept that all of John Ferneley embrace, and I really feel that everyone working there embodies this. At John Ferneley College, we want every student to succeed to the best of their abilities, regardless of ability or need. I think there are some essential components—a solid transition process, an excellent pastoral system, excellent teaching and learning, and a standout enrichment offer—that must be there for students to be successful. I'm happy to report that we have been ranked in the top 9% of schools nationwide for student growth across all abilities as a result of all of these things being in place. If you want to see us in action, please get in touch with us. Visiting John Ferneley during a regular business day is the greatest way to get a feel for the company. It's a wonderful place to be, in fact. I sincerely hope you choose to join our group. Your kid will benefit from a superb combination of care, support, and opportunity to succeed by selecting John Ferneley College.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | - | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 42% | 98% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 27.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 40.24% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 20.58% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 8.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 12.41% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.77 | 2.46 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 94.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 236 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 86.95% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 36.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 26.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 10.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 13.09% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.65% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 29.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 42.62% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 22.01% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 11.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 14.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.37 | 2.65 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 95.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 232 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 90.2% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 39.24% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 27.59% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 9.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 14.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.32% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 1 | 30.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 2 | 45.41% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 74% | 23.98% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 10 | 10.51% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 20 | 15.69% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.58 | 2.77 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 95.56% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 193 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 87.47% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 34.65% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 29.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.35% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 17.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.06% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 6 | 25.89% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 8 | 39.36% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 19.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 4 | 8.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 3 | 12.34% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 2.43 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 91.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 205 | 168 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 80.92% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 28.85% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 30.23% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.08% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 17.81% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.23% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.08% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 28.57% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 41.7% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 20.02% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 10.96% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 12.04% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.18% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 200 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 85.05% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 33.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 27.59% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 22.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.73% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.68% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Ferneley College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
