The Ferns Primary Academy
URN: 138399 • Bolton BL4 0DA
Overview
- Name
- The Ferns Primary Academy
- URN
- 138399
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Keith Jones (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01204471277
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Plodder Lane, Bolton BL4 0DA
Summary
The Ferns Primary Academy, located in Bolton, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 450 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. As part of the Northern Education Trust, the academy is dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment, focusing on high educational standards and positive outcomes for all students. The school embraces a child-centred approach, ensuring that decisions are made with the best interests of the children in mind.
The curriculum at The Ferns Primary Academy is designed to equip students with essential skills for their future. The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration with parents and caregivers, particularly for those starting their educational journey in Reception. The academy also offers various enrichment activities and resources to support children's development, including a "Best Start in Life" hub for families.
Community engagement is a key aspect of The Ferns Primary Academy, fostering a vibrant and diverse atmosphere where children feel safe and valued. The school actively promotes safeguarding and provides workshops for parents to address national and local risks, ensuring a comprehensive support system for families.
The curriculum at The Ferns Primary Academy is designed to equip students with essential skills for their future. The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration with parents and caregivers, particularly for those starting their educational journey in Reception. The academy also offers various enrichment activities and resources to support children's development, including a "Best Start in Life" hub for families.
Community engagement is a key aspect of The Ferns Primary Academy, fostering a vibrant and diverse atmosphere where children feel safe and valued. The school actively promotes safeguarding and provides workshops for parents to address national and local risks, ensuring a comprehensive support system for families.
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- Home (other)
- About (other)
- Vision & Values (other)
- Welcome from the Chief Executive (other)
- Welcome from the Principal (other)
- [email protected] (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- 01204471277 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School (76.4)
- The Valley Community Primary School (76.2)
- Sunning Hill Primary School (75.3)
- The Olive School, Bolton (74.4)
- Lostock Primary School (73.1)
Key details
- LA
- Bolton
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 450
- Boys
- 226
- Girls
- 224
- FSM %
- 36.30
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-07-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 450 | 226 | 224 | 420 | 36.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 457 | 232 | 225 | 420 | 35.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 454 | 223 | 231 | 420 | 38.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 454 | 223 | 231 | 420 | 38.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 445 | 227 | 218 | 450 | 34.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 440 | 236 | 204 | 450 | 34.80 |
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