Schools in Ferryhill
10 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (7)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Chilton Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ferryhill Station Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School Community school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| West Cornforth Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe Secure Centre Secure units | No Ofsted rating | 10–17 | — |
| The Woodlands Pupil referral unit | Standards maintained (2025) | 6–16 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.