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The Ferns Primary Academy

Field Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9FX

Not rated

Inspected 1 October 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
55%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
85
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About The Ferns Primary Academy

The Ferns Primary Academy is an academy converter in Farnborough, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 85 pupils on roll. It is part of THE KITE ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 35.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Hampshire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
85 / 210 (40%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
1 October 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

35.6%
Free school meals
19.5%
EAL
9.4%
SEN support
21.2%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

55%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
100
Avg reading score
103
Avg maths score

Attendance

7.7%
Overall absence
15.4%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

4.8
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24
17.7
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
6.32
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24
£55,977
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 50% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,646 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2.8
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,000
Spend per pupil
£9,659
Income per pupil
61%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Field Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9FX
Phone
0127631554
Acting Headteacher
Edward Gittins

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Ferns Primary Academy?
The Ferns Primary Academy is an academy converter in Farnborough, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does The Ferns Primary Academy have?
The Ferns Primary Academy has 85 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Ferns Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
55% of pupils at The Ferns Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is The Ferns Primary Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — The Ferns Primary Academy is part of THE KITE ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is The Ferns Primary Academy?
The Ferns Primary Academy is located at Field Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9FX.

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