The Ferns Primary Academy
URN: 147128 • Farnborough GU14 9FX
Overview
- Name
- The Ferns Primary Academy
- URN
- 147128
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 24.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Edward Gittins (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0127631554
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Field Road, Farnborough GU14 9FX
Summary
The Ferns Primary Academy is a mixed primary school located in Farnborough, Hampshire, with a current enrolment of 85 pupils and a capacity of 210. As an academy converter, it has been part of the Kite Academy Trust since June 2019. The school prides itself on fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, catering to mixed-age year groups, which enhances the learning experience through collaboration and peer support.
Recently, The Ferns received a 'Good' rating in all areas from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to quality education and community engagement. The school has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to the local community, winning the Hart and Rushmoor Community School of the Year Award for 2024/25. This accolade underscores the school's ethos of teaching children the importance of community support and involvement.
The Ferns offers various opportunities for prospective parents to visit and learn more about the school, including open afternoons and mornings. The academy is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment while ensuring that parents are engaged and informed about their children's education.
Recently, The Ferns received a 'Good' rating in all areas from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to quality education and community engagement. The school has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to the local community, winning the Hart and Rushmoor Community School of the Year Award for 2024/25. This accolade underscores the school's ethos of teaching children the importance of community support and involvement.
The Ferns offers various opportunities for prospective parents to visit and learn more about the school, including open afternoons and mornings. The academy is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment while ensuring that parents are engaged and informed about their children's education.
Useful links
- The Kite Academy Trust Newsletters (calendar)
- Online Payments (other)
- School Website Design (other)
- The Kite Academy Trust (other)
- Vacancies (other)
- Train to be a teacher (other)
- Kite Academy Trust (other)
- Data Protection & Freedom of Information (other)
- Curriculum (other)
- Lettings (other)
Nearby alternatives
- South Farnborough Junior School (75.9)
- Tower Hill Primary School (73.8)
- Grange Community Junior School (69.7)
- South Farnborough Infant School (69.0)
- North Farnborough Infant School (63.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hampshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 85
- Boys
- 53
- Girls
- 32
- FSM %
- 40.00
- Open date
- 2019-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 85 | 53 | 32 | 210 | 40.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 97 | 58 | 39 | 210 | 38.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 125 | 67 | 58 | 210 | 51.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 125 | 67 | 58 | 210 | 51.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 141 | 71 | 70 | 210 | 49.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 126 | 63 | 63 | 210 | 32.50 |
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