John Ferneley College
Melton Mowbray, LE13 1LH · Leicestershire · secondary school
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39th of 43 secondary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 44 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 876 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6/10 among them, against 2.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 33.3 · 21 | 30% | 0.63 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.34 · 25 | 25% | 0.61 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.7 · 27 | 10% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
John Ferneley College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.34 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh award and an after-school club. Trips have included New York, Borneo, Iceland, France, Mount Cook, and Condover Hall.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,170 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,100. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about John Ferneley College
Overview
The report states that the school has not ensured all pupils consistently receive a high-quality education due to recent leadership changes, resulting in variable outcomes and some parental dissatisfaction. While new leaders have clear improvement plans, these are at an early stage and have yet to impact pupil outcomes. However, the school has successfully improved behaviour, with most pupils behaving well and maintaining positive relationships with staff.
Strengths
- Most pupils behave well in lessons, are polite, and conduct themselves well during breaks and lunchtimes.
- There are positive relationships between staff and pupils, and pupils feel safe in school.
- Pupils have opportunities to contribute to school life through roles such as school ambassadors and student leaders.
- The careers programme prepares pupils well for their next steps, and pupils understand fundamental British values.
- Effective systems are in place to support pupils with lower attendance, helping to improve their regularity.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should systematically check pupils' understanding to address gaps in learning and misconceptions.
- Teachers should ensure pupils produce high-quality work by correcting spelling and punctuation errors.
- Leaders should ensure quality assurance procedures precisely identify how well staff implement the curriculum to address inconsistencies.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.0 |
| 2024/25 | 43.8 |
| 2025/26 | 41.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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