The Ferns Primary Academy
Farnborough, GU14 9FX · Hampshire · primary school
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284th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.1/10 against 2,017 of them, against 2.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 55.0 · 27 | 62% | 1.69 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Ferns Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.1 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 87 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific provisions are available for children who do not reach the higher standard? How does the school plan to improve attainment in the coming academic year?
What Ofsted said about The Ferns Primary Academy
Overview
The Ferns Primary Academy is described as a school that is "improving rapidly" following a previous inadequate judgement. Pupils are "happy and feel safe," striving for success within an environment characterised by "respectful behaviour" and high expectations. The report confirms that the school "no longer requires significant improvement."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "real determination and perseverance," rising to high expectations for behaviour and learning without distractions.
- The school has designed a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with carefully planned opportunities for pupils to revisit learning, aiding retention and achievement.
- Reading is a "clear priority," with teachers teaching phonics well and providing individual support to ensure pupils read fluently.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "well considered," with precise identification of needs and effective partnerships with parents.
- Teachers possess "secure subject knowledge" and present information clearly, helping pupils make positive progress across subjects.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure they check for and address gaps in pupils’ understanding "effectively" to prevent misconceptions before moving on to new learning.
- Attendance remains an issue for some pupils, although the school is using "effective strategies" to improve this.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 9% |
| 2023/24 | 31% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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