# Ferryhill School — Ferryhill, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr K Brennan

## Contact

- **Address:** Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham
- **Phone:** 01740 651554
- **Website:** https://www.ferryhill.school
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ferryhill/ferryhill-school-19321

## About

Ferryhill is a secondary school in County Durham and we serve children aged 11-16. We not only want to improve our students’ lives, but we also hope to prepare our students for life post-16 and beyond.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2014
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2014

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Outstanding School Experience!: I couldn't be happier with Ferryhill School. My child has thrived in their 5 years here and the staff are always supportive. The school's values of integrity, creativity, and excellence really shine through in everything they do. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Support for Disadvantaged Students: I've been impressed with the support Ferryhill School provides for disadvantaged students. The school's Curriculum & Personnel Committee works hard to ensure these students have the best possible chance of success. We're grateful for the opportunities our child has had here. *(Mar 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some Great Aspects, but Room for Improvement: We've had a mixed experience at Ferryhill School so far. The school's uniform policy is strict, which we appreciate, but we've sometimes struggled to get information from the school about our child's progress. Overall, though, we're pleased with the education our child is receiving and the values the school promotes. *(Jan 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Education and Facilities: Our child attended Ferryhill School from Year 7 to Year 11 and had a fantastic time. The school's facilities are first-class and the teachers are knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We're impressed with the school's progress and would definitely recommend it to others. *(Jun 2021)*

## Other schools in Ferryhill
- [St Michael's Church of England Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ferryhill/st-michaels-church-of-england-primary-school-22125) — 4.8/5 (3 reviews)
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- [Ferryhill Station Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ferryhill/ferryhill-station-primary-school-5591)

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