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The Ferns Primary Academy
Goodgraded 01/07/2021Ages 3–11450 pupils
The Ferns Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bolton. The school has around 450 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 01/07/2021, The Ferns Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Bolton can view The Ferns Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bolton (BL4 0DA), The Ferns Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 01/07/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)87%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score107
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score106
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake30.6%
Free school meals30.6%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language28.5%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.8%
Attendance94.8%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher32.2
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence14.5%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bolton
All schools in Bolton →Harper Green SchoolGood · 0.1 miQueensbridge Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miSt James CofE Primary School, Farnworth0.4 miOur Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School0.4 miSt James's Church of England High SchoolGood · 0.4 miHighfield Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 mi
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