John Ferneley College — Secondary School in Melton Mowbray

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John Ferneley College

Melton Mowbray, LE13 1LH

1,194 Pupils

1,100 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

18.20% FSM %

602 Boys

592 Girls

About John Ferneley College

John Ferneley College is a mixed-gender Academies located in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,194 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,100. Current headteacher: Terry Claridge.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Leicestershire
Region	East Midlands
Administrative District	Melton
Parliamentary Constituency	Melton and Syston
Ward	Melton Sysonby
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	MOWBRAY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Opened	01-11-2011
UKPRN	10035659
URN	137617
Data Last Updated	03-12-2025

Governors & Trustees (2)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Hollie Haines	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	07/07/2023	06/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Tammie King	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	09/01/2024	08/01/2028	Appointed by GB/board