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William de Ferrers School
Chelmsford·East of England·Academy
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William de Ferrers School is a secondary academy in Chelmsford, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, William de Ferrers School has a Progress 8 score of -0.41 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 41.2, 61% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 16.4%, 9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.9%.
After leaving William de Ferrers School, student destinations include 44% going on to university and 12% entering apprenticeships.
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William de Ferrers School has a Progress 8 score of -0.41, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 41.2. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
61% of students at William de Ferrers School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at William de Ferrers School achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
William de Ferrers School has an overall absence rate of 10.9%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at William de Ferrers School is 16.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving William de Ferrers School, 44% go on to university and 12% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Crime Nearby
44/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
28/mo
64% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.9
Bus Stops
5
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Chelmsford area
41.2
Attainment 8 Score
National average: 46.3
EBacc achieved: 10.1%
A-Level
Average Grade
C-
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.