The Ferncumbe CofE Primary School is a Church of England academy. It has about 180 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In January 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2021.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Finances, Environment and Progress.
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Attainment:Excellent. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances:Excellent. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment:Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Progress:Excellent. Progress in maths is above average, in reading it is excellent and in writing it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance:Excellent. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is very low.
Admissions:About average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average.
Representation:Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils:About average. Progress in maths is about average. Progress in reading is excellent. Progress in writing is poor.