Compare John Ferneley College and Long Field Spencer Academy

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Comparison of secondary schools: John Ferneley College (Secondary) in Melton Mowbray; Long Field Spencer Academy (Secondary) in Melton Mowbray — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares John Ferneley College and Long Field Spencer Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Long Field Spencer Academy), published Feb 2018. The lowest is 3 (John Ferneley College), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for John Ferneley College (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 2,150, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as MOWBRAY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED and THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST.

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Attribute	John Ferneley College LE13 1LH	Long Field Spencer Academy LE13 0BN
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1LH	Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0BN
Latest Ofsted	3 21 May 2024	2 26 Feb 2018
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1100	800
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	MOWBRAY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED	THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Website	www.johnferneley.org	longfieldspencer.org.uk
Telephone	01664565901	01664561234
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

John Ferneley College

LE13 1LH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 1LH
Ofsted: 3 21 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: MOWBRAY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Website: www.johnferneley.org
Telephone: 01664565901

Long Field Spencer Academy

LE13 0BN

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 0BN
Ofsted: 2 26 Feb 2018
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: longfieldspencer.org.uk
Telephone: 01664561234

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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