Fernvale Primary School

About Fernvale Primary School

Fernvale Primary School is an academy converter in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 340 pupils on roll. It is part of OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Leicestershire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

340 / 420 (81%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Somerby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9PR

Phone

01162416722

Headteacher

Helen Cartledge-Splitt

Website

www.fernvale.leics.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fernvale Primary School?

Fernvale Primary School is an academy converter in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Fernvale Primary School have?

Fernvale Primary School has 340 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Fernvale Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

39% of pupils at Fernvale Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Fernvale Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Fernvale Primary School is part of OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Fernvale Primary School?

Fernvale Primary School is located at Somerby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9PR.