The Ferns Primary Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bolton, North West BL4 0DA · Bolton
#532 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#4467 of 15,697 nationally
About The Ferns Primary Academy
The Ferns Primary Academy is a academy primary located in Bolton, in the Bolton local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 445 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 67.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 532nd of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 445; capacity filled 106%.
There are 127 schools in Bolton; The Ferns Primary Academy ranks 37th of 119 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)76%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)12%
- 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%)32%
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 Ferns Primary Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 445
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 32%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 106%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 76%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 12%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near The Ferns Primary Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Harper Green School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,070 students · 151 m away
Queensbridge Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
246 students · 441 m away
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students · 573 m away
St James's Church of England High School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,053 students · 686 m away
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
357 students · 700 m away
Highfield Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
412 students · 719 m away
Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
895 students · 990 m away
All Saints CofE Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
285 students · 1.1 km away
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
487 students · 1.2 km away
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
411 students · 1.2 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Thames Primary Academy
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
444 students
Gorton Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
Greenside Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
446 students
Newbarns Primary and Nursery School
Barrow-in-Furness · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
Bidston Avenue Primary School
Birkenhead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Ferns Primary Academy a good school?
The Ferns Primary Academy has a Success Index (England) of 67.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #532 of 2,286 in North West. 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 Ferns Primary Academy rank in North West?
The Ferns Primary Academy ranks #532 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #4467 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Ferns Primary Academy?
The Ferns Primary Academy had 445 students in 2025.
Is The Ferns Primary Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
The Ferns Primary Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near The Ferns Primary Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Ferns Primary Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.