Open Other Secondary Mixed

Ferryhill School

Merrington Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8RW
Part of: EDEN LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Ferryhill School
Ferryhill, DL17 8RW
731 Pupils
915 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
46.40% FSM %
369 Boys
362 Girls
About Ferryhill School

Ferryhill School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Ferryhill, County Durham, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 731 pupils on roll. School capacity: 915. Current headteacher: Kevin Brennan.

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 County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
Ward Ferryhill
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EDEN LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-05-2018
UKPRN 10067542
URN 145253
Data Last Updated 13-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Keith Lumsdon Chair of Local Governing Body 04/09/2019 03/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carole Atkinson Local Governor 03/08/2017 02/08/2029 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Chris Barnes Local Governor 14/12/2022 13/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Kevin Brennan Local Governor 01/09/2015 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Neville Dart Local Governor 26/11/2019 25/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Zoe Dodds Local Governor 01/04/2022 31/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Cheryl Hanson Local Governor 22/07/2018 21/07/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Andrea Luck Local Governor 04/10/2024 03/10/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Kate McCluskey Local Governor 01/01/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Gillian Roddam Local Governor 14/11/2017 13/11/2029 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Gillian Wood Local Governor 19/09/2025 18/09/2029 Appointed by academy members
Schools Nearby
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
1.12 km • Ferryhill
Other
Kirk Merrington Primary School
1.65 km • Spennymoor
Other
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
1.89 km • Ferryhill
Other
The Woodlands
1.89 km • Ferryhill
Other
Aycliffe Secure Centre
1.9 km • Ferryhill
Other
North Park Primary School
2.07 km • Spennymoor
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Ferryhill School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ferryhill, County Durham.
Ferryhill School has 731 pupils, with a capacity of 915.
Ferryhill School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Ferryhill School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Ferryhill School is Mr Kevin Brennan.
Ferryhill School is at Merrington Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8RW, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Ferryhill School: Does not have a sixth form.
Ferryhill School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Kevin Brennan
Merrington Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8RW
01740651554
www.ferryhill.school
Location
DL17 8RW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145253
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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