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The Ferns Primary Academy
Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DA, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.9 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
450
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 76% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be high, and the school outperforms 70% of others in its locale. However, only 12% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 8 June 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.4%
Asian Pakistani28.9%
Asian Indian3.8%
Mixed Other2.9%
Other2.7%
Asian Other2.4%
Black African2.4%
White Other1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.54966, -2.41052 · BL4 0DA
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN138399
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Ferns Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Ferns Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 June 2016.
Is The Ferns Primary Academy a good school?
The Ferns Primary Academy scores 69.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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