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Academy sponsor led · Schools & FE

The Ferns Primary Academy

URN 138399 · BoltonOpen
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Inspection history (3)

  1. 6 Jan 2026

    Report card

    Safeguarding met
    AchievementStrong
    Attendance and behaviourExpected
    Curriculum and teachingStrong
    Early yearsStrong
    InclusionExpected
    Leadership and governanceStrong
    Personal development and wellbeingStrong

    Sheena Clark (lead), Alex Reed, Kathryn Nichol, Louise Smith

  2. 1 Jul 2021

    School inspection (EIF)

    Julie Barlow (lead), Maria McGarry

  3. 9 Jun 2016

    School inspection (CIF)

    Good
    Early yearsGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    OutcomesGood
    Personal development, behaviour and welfareOutstanding
    Teaching, learning and assessmentGood

    Yvonne Mills-Clare (lead), Dawn Platt, Michael Platt

Academy trust

Northern Education Trust

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Details

URN
138399
Type
Academy sponsor led
Local authority
Bolton
Region
North West
Address
Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DA
Reports on record
3
Earliest report
9 Jun 2016
Phase
Primary
Opened
01-09-2012
Status
Open
Website
tfa.northerneducationtrust.org
Boarding
No boarders
Capacity
420
Age range
3 to 11
Telephone
01204471277
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Hambley
Pupils on roll
445
Pupils' gender
Mixed
Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Free school meals (%)
32.00
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