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The Ferns Primary Academy
Field Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9FX, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.7 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
85
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
40%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 55% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 74% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% of parents recommending the school. However, it's worth noting that no pupils reached the higher standard in KS2 assessments, indicating room for improvement in challenging students at advanced levels.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (11 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School supports development
91%
School has high expectations
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.1%
Asian Other9.4%
Black African9.4%
Asian Indian7.1%
White Other5.9%
Other5.9%
Mixed Other3.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Location
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51.31542, -0.76957 · GU14 9FX
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN147128
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ferns.kite.academy
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 1 October 2024.
Is The Ferns Primary Academy a good school?
The Ferns Primary Academy scores 39.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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 The Ferns Primary Academy?
Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Ferns Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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