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Ferryhill Business Enterprise College

Ferryhill Business Enterprise College Profile


Location: Find a school in DL17 8RW or in Ferryhill

Ferryhill Business Enterprise College is a secondary school located in Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham. It is part of the Schools North East Multi-Academy Trust and has a strong focus on providing the best possible outcomes for students. The school offers a wide range of subjects and has a dedicated team of staff and governors to support and motivate the students. The school is committed to creating an environment where all students are supported to reach their maximum potential and achieve the best possible outcomes. There is also an emphasis on developing independence, resilience, and employability skills to ensure that all students leave the school as confident and successful young professionals.*



GSSLA Code Name: E06000047

Boarders: No Boarders

Special Classes: No Special Classes

Head: Mr Kevin Brennan (Headteacher)

Administrative Ward: Ferryhill

Physical Addres

Merrington Road
Ferryhill
County Durham
DL17 8RW

Postal Addres

Merrington Road
Ferryhill
County Durham
DL17 8RW


Nearby Extra-curricular Activities

There are many extra-curricular activities that are available to students at Ferryhill Business Enterprise College at Merrington Road. These can include things like sport, music, drama and art.

Public Transport

Public transport near Ferryhill Business Enterprise College at Merrington Road Ferryhill DL17 8RW includes bus services, train services, and local taxi services. The main bus stops near the college are located on Merrington Road at the Durham Road junction (Stop ID: 8072) and on Durham Road at the school's entrance (Stop ID: 8073). There are regular services to the nearby towns of Durham, Darlington, Bishop Auckland, and Coundon, as well as to other local destinations. The nearest train station is located in Durham, which is about three miles away from the college. Local taxi services also cover the area and can provide convenient transport around and to/from the college.

Shops and Restaurants in the area

Yes, the nearest shops are at the top of Merrington Road. There are a number of restaurants that can be found in the surrounding area.

School Fees

There are no school fees for Ferryhill Business Enterprise College at Merrington Road.

School Social Media

The facebook page for Ferryhill Business Enterprise College is https://www.facebook.com/FERRYHILLBUSINESS
The twitter page for Ferryhill Business Enterprise College is https://twitter.com/ferryhillbusiness
The instagram page for Ferryhill Business Enterprise College is https://www.instagram.com/ferryhillbusiness/
The Pinterest page for Ferryhill Business Enterprise College is https://www.pinterest.com/ferryhillbusiness/
The linkedin page for Ferryhill Business Enterprise College is https://www.linkedin.com/company/ferryhill-business-enterprise-college


Additional Contact Info

Website: www.ferryhillbcus.org.uk
Email: [email protected]
Contact Number: 01740 652 253


Contact Details

Telephone: 1740651554

Parliamentary Constituency: Sedgefield
Administrative Ward: Ferryhill
Geographic Location: Rural town and fringe
LSOA: County Durham 049A
Special Classes: No Special Classes

Admissions Policy: Comprehensive (secondary)

Website: www.fbec.co.uk

FAQs - Ferryhill Business Enterprise College

Ferryhill Business Enterprise College currently has 592 pupils attending from ages 11 to 16.

  • Girls: 295
  • Boys: 300

The listed Religious Character for Ferryhill Business Enterprise College is Does not apply.

Ferryhill Business Enterprise College Boarder policy is defined as: No Boarders<

Ferryhill Business Enterprise College currently has pupils attending from ages 11 to 16.

Ferryhill Business Enterprise College is a Mixed school.

Ferryhill Business Enterprise College has a pupil capacity of 915.

  • Teen Mothers: Not applicable
  • Child care facilities: Not applicable

Special Educational Needs (SEN) program: No current program .

Ferryhill Business Enterprise College is Community School.

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