Schools in Ferryhill, North East (2025)
8 schools · 2,129 students · 4 local authority, 4 academy · median Pupils on roll 248.
Ranked schools in Ferryhill
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 173West Cornforth Primary SchoolFerryhill · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 251 students
- 272Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School AcademyFerryhill · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 248 students
- 363St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolFerryhill · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 125 students
- 443Chilton AcademyFerryhill · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 292 students
- 525Ferryhill SchoolFerryhill · Academy Secondary41.5 Attainment 8 · 727 students
- 621Dean Bank Primary and Nursery SchoolFerryhill · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 181 students
- 712Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery SchoolFerryhill · Local authority Primary32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 246 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Cornforth Primary School Ferryhill · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 73.2 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 251 |
| 2 | Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy Ferryhill · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 72.1 Top 25% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 248 |
| 3 | St Michael's Church of England Primary School Ferryhill · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 62.8 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 125 |
| 4 | Chilton Academy Ferryhill · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 43.1 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 292 |
| 5 | Ferryhill School Ferryhill · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 24.5 Lower 50% | 41.5 Attainment 8 | 727 |
| 6 | Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School Ferryhill · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 21.0 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 181 |
| 7 | Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School Ferryhill · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 12.2 Lower 50% | 32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 246 |
Other schools in Ferryhill
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Ferryhill?
West Cornforth Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Ferryhill with a Success Index (England) of 73.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Ferryhill?
Ferryhill has 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) educating 2,129 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Ferryhill?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Ferryhill is 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.