The Ferns Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led
Bolton, BL4 0DA
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 13% in England
15 of 88 in Bolton
Pupils
445
First preferences per place
0.85
2026/27
Absence
5.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 75% | 87% | 76% | |
| Higher standard | 11% | 3% | 12% | |
| Reading | 79% | 87% | 85% | |
| Writing | 86% | 88% | 81% | |
| Maths | 88% | 92% | 85% |
Nearby primary schools
- Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School · 0.3 mi · Not judged · Top 8% in England
- Queensbridge Primary School · 0.3 mi · Good · Bottom 22% in England
- Highfield Primary School · 0.4 mi · Report card · Top 35% in England
- St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth · 0.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 37% in England
- All Saints CofE Primary School · 0.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 30% in England
- St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever · 0.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 37% in England
Best primary schools in Farnworth · Best primary schools in Greater Manchester
The neighbourhood
The Ferns Primary Academy is in Farnworth South (typical home £161,500).
What is The Ferns Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Ferns Primary Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does The Ferns Primary Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Ferns Primary Academy is in the top 13% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.