Fernhurst Primary School is an academy. It has about 140 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In February 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Attainment, Attendance, Finances and Progress.
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Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions:Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high.
Environment:Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Disadvantaged pupils:About average. Progress in maths is poor. Progress in reading is excellent. Progress in writing is below average.
Progress:Below average. Progress in maths is poor, in reading it is below average and in writing it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances:Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Attendance:Poor. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Attainment:Poor. Maths attainment is poor, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)