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The Ferns Primary Academy

URN: 138399

Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DA

Good

  1. Outstanding
  2. Good
  3. Requires Improvement
  4. Inadequate
How long until the next inspection?

Good schools are inspected around once every four years.

We can also inspect at any time if we have concerns.

We normally give notice the afternoon of the working day before an inspection. We can also inspect schools without notice.

 

Activity, reports and ratings

when we publish a new report

  1. Full inspection: GoodFull inspection, PDF - 12 July 2016
    PDF – Published

  2. Full inspection: Requires ImprovementFull inspection, PDF - 09 June 2014
    PDF – Published

  3. Monitoring visit Monitoring visit, PDF - 21 March 2013
    PDF – Published

  4. Opened

Details

Pupils

  • Age Range 3 - 11
  • Gender Mixed
  • Number of pupils 440
  • School capacity 450

Details

  • Principal Mrs Danielle Broadbent
  • Boarding provision No
  • Type Academy
  • Religious character Does Not Apply
  • Local authority Bolton
  • Region North West
  • Telephone 01204471277
  • Website https://tfa.northerneducationtrust.org/

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