The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
- 36% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 450
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Hambley (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarper Green School
Secondary · Very close
Queensbridge Primary School
Primary · 441m away
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Primary · 573m away
St James's Church of England High School
Secondary · 686m away
Highfield Primary School
Primary · 719m away
Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 990m away
All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Ferns Primary Academy?
The Ferns Primary Academy currently has 450 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Ferns Primary Academy take?
The Ferns Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Ferns Primary Academy?
The Ferns Primary Academy is in Bolton, BL4 0DA, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Ferns Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Ferns Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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