The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 340
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 16.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Cartledge-Splitt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Somerby Road, Thurnby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9PR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWillowbrook Mead Primary Academy
Primary · 601m away
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Elmbrook School
Pupil referral unit · 1.5km away
St Josephs Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Nether Hall School
Special school · 1.8km away
Netherhall Mead Academy
Academy · 1.8km away
The City of Leicester College
Secondary · 1.8km away
Orchard Mead Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Fernvale Primary School?
Fernvale Primary School currently has 340 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fernvale Primary School take?
Fernvale Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fernvale Primary School?
Fernvale Primary School is in Leicester, LE7 9PR, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fernvale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fernvale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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