Ferryhill School Catchment Area
Ferryhill School is a academy converter secondary school in Ferryhill, County Durham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 731 pupils, and a capacity of 915 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
731
Pupils
915
Capacity
80%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Ferryhill School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Ferryhill School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with County Durham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find County Durham catchment area documents →Ferryhill School — School Information
- Full address
- Merrington Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8RW
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 46.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145253
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ferryhill School
Is Ferryhill School oversubscribed? ▾
Ferryhill School has a capacity of 915 places and currently has 731 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Ferryhill School? ▾
Admission to Ferryhill School is managed by County Durham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Ferryhill School cover? ▾
Ferryhill School is a secondary school in Ferryhill, County Durham, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ferryhill School? ▾
Ferryhill School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.