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The Ferns Primary Academy

Primary • Academy sponsor led • Open

Contact

Plodder Lane
Farnworth
Bolton, Lancashire BL4 0DA

School Profile

Phase
Primary
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
Religious ethos
None
Admissions policy
Not applicable
Capacity
420
Pupils
450 (Boys: 226, Girls: 224)
Free School Meals
36.3%
Capacity utilisation
107% (450 / 420)
Establishment type
Academy sponsor led
Type group
Academies
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
Sep 2012
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
138399
LAESTAB
3502001
UKPRN
10038360
Establishment No.
2001
Ofsted phase
Primary

Ofsted

Good (Grade 2) published 12 Jul 2016
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Early years
Good
Sixth form
9

At a glance

Total pupils
457
Age range
3–11
Religious character
Does not apply
Faith
Non-faith
Trust (MAT)
NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Good
    12 Jul 2016
    Type: Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1
    Quality: 9
    Behaviour: 9
    Personal dev: 9
    Leadership: Good
    Early years: Good
    Sixth form: 9

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective (12 Jul 2016)