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Fernvale Primary School
Somerby Road, Thurnby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9PR, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.6 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
340
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates commendable performance, particularly in achieving KS2 expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 93% nationally. However, only 50% of parents express satisfaction, indicating room for improvement in community engagement and support. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than 8% of other schools, highlighting its relative standing within the area.
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Last inspected: 16 October 2013Older 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%. | 39% | Bottom 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★2.9
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
School keeps me informed
77%
My child is happy
76%
My child makes good progress
73%
Progress is communicated
71%
Good range of subjects
68%
My child feels safe
65%
School has high expectations
55%
I'd recommend this school
50%
Behaviour is good
44%
School supports development
44%
School responds to concerns
33%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.2%
Asian Indian25.3%
Mixed Other6.2%
Mixed W+Asian5.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.1%
Black African3.2%
Asian Other2.6%
White Other2.4%
Other2.1%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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52.63693, -1.04219 · LE7 9PR
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN143248
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.fernvale.leics.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Fernvale Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Fernvale Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 October 2013.
Is Fernvale Primary School a good school?
Fernvale Primary School scores 7.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Fernvale Primary School?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Fernvale Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 58% across all parent survey questions.
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