The Ferrars Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Luton, East of England LU4 0LL · Luton
#443 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#3575 of 15,697 nationally
About The Ferrars Academy
The Ferrars Academy is a academy primary located in Luton, in the Luton local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–7. In 2025 it enrolled 310 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 71.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 443rd of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (72th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 310; capacity filled 82.9%.
There are 72 schools in Luton; The Ferrars Academy ranks 10th of 67 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)12.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Ferrars Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 310
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 82.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near The Ferrars Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Ferrars Junior School
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
350 students · 71 m away
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
377 students · 649 m away
The Chalk Hills Academy
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,644 students · 660 m away
Leagrave Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
457 students · 702 m away
Al Hikmah Boys School
Luton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
141 students · 790 m away
King's House Moorlands
Luton · Independent all-through · Ages 5–16
190 students · 796 m away
Challney High School for Girls
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,062 students · 828 m away
Challney High School for Boys
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,197 students · 889 m away
Southfield Primary Academy
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
405 students · 961 m away
St Christophers Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
388 students · 1.0 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
New Road Primary & Nursery School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
310 students
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
311 students
Nene Valley Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
311 students
Watton Junior School
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
311 students
Wenlock CofE Academy
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
311 students
Martham Academy and Nursery
Great Yarmouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
312 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Ferrars Academy a good school?
The Ferrars Academy has a Success Index (England) of 71.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #443 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Ferrars Academy rank in East of England?
The Ferrars Academy ranks #443 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #3575 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Ferrars Academy?
The Ferrars Academy had 310 students in 2025.
Is The Ferrars Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
The Ferrars Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–7. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near The Ferrars Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Ferrars Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.