Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Ferrers School

Queensway, Rushden, NN10 8LF
Part of: MERIDIAN TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Ferrers School
Rushden, NN10 8LF
940 Pupils
1,100 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
18.90% FSM %
472 Boys
468 Girls
About The Ferrers School

Located in Rushden (NN10 8LF), The Ferrers School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of North Northamptonshire.

It has 940 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,100. Current headteacher: Clare Raku.

Data for The Ferrers School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority North Northamptonshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District North Northamptonshire
Parliamentary Constituency Wellingborough and Rushden
Ward Higham Ferrers
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MERIDIAN TRUST
Opened 01-08-2013
UKPRN 10042617
URN 139988
Data Last Updated 02-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mark Foster Chair of Local Governing Body 05/09/2019 31/07/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Charlene Bent Local Governor 19/12/2024 18/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mr James Birch Local Governor 16/03/2022 15/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Nicola Garley Local Governor 22/11/2024 21/11/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Deborah Haldane Local Governor 01/02/2019 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Charmayne Leggett Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Pocock Local Governor 07/09/2020 18/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Clare Raku Local Governor 10/09/2024 31/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Clare Raku Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Angela Smith Local Governor 01/02/2019 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Higham Ferrers Junior School
0.58 km • Rushden
Other
Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School
0.68 km • Rushden
Other
Chelveston Road School
0.73 km • Higham Ferrers
Other
Denfield Park Primary School
1.12 km • Rushden
Other
Henry Chichele Primary School
1.24 km • Higham Ferrers
Other
Rushden Academy
1.34 km • Rushden
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ferrers School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Rushden, North Northamptonshire.
The Ferrers School has 940 pupils, with a capacity of 1,100.
The Ferrers School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Ferrers School is: Non-selective.
The Head Teacher at The Ferrers School is Mrs Clare Raku.
The Ferrers School is at Queensway, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, NN10 8LF, in the North Northamptonshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at The Ferrers School: Has a sixth form.
The Ferrers School is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mrs Clare Raku
Queensway, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, NN10 8LF
01933313411
www.theferrers.org
Location
NN10 8LF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139988
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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