The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 218
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 30%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Head
- Mrs Kelly Williams (Headteacher (Interim))
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Ferney Lee Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5NR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ferney Lee Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ferney Lee Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ferney Lee Primary School?
Ferney Lee Primary School currently has 218 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ferney Lee Primary School take?
Ferney Lee Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ferney Lee Primary School?
Ferney Lee Primary School is in Todmorden, OL14 5NR, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ferney Lee Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ferney Lee Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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