The Ferns Primary Academy
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76% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — well above the national average of around 61%.
- Expected standard (R+W+M):
- 76%
- Higher standard (R+W+M):
- 12%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 76.0% | 12.0% | 85.0% | 81.0% | 85.0% | 108.0 | 108.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 87.0% | 3.0% | 87.0% | 88.0% | 92.0% | 107.0 | 106.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 75.0% | 11.0% | 79.0% | 86.0% | 88.0% | 105.0 | 107.0 |
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School information
| URN | 138399 |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-11 |
| Headteacher | Principal Sarah Hambley |
| Trust | NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | BL4 0DA |
| Latest pupils | 450 |
| FSM eligible | 36.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DA
https://tfa.northerneducationtrust.org/View local authority page1204471277| DfE number | 2001 |
| UKPRN | 10038360 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |