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Ferney Lee Primary School
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Ferney Lee Primary School
- Primary
- Todmorden OL14 5NR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers read to pupils daily and encourage reading for pleasure. Phonics lessons focus on each pupil's next steps.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and interesting curriculum with identified learning goals. Activities help pupils remember what they've learned.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some foundation subjects are new with gaps in learning. Assessment strategies needed to address these gaps.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help is given to pupils falling behind in reading to keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful and kind; they try hard in lessons and value diversity.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading books for some pupils are too challenging, affecting fluency and confidence.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders work with parents and carers to ensure SEND pupils follow the same curriculum with necessary adaptations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Rare instances of bullying are quickly resolved by leaders; pupils know adults will support them if anxious.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders make sure pupils get the support they need quickly and work with outside agencies effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views are used to decide which schools to inspect and when.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work in partnership with parents of SEND pupils.
Extracurricular Activities: School provides a range of clubs and activities such as choir, art, netball, orchestra, football, and dance.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor learning provides challenge and adventure; early years plan indoor and outdoor areas for stimulating learning.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders provide effective training for staff and introduce ways to reduce staff workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers present information clearly and help pupils build knowledge over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have fair and realistic expectations of staff; regular training provided.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers struggle with identifying gaps in pupils' learning consistently.
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About Us
Ferney Lee Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 218 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | 25.8 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 102 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% | 58.91% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.96% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 98 9 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 41% 4 | 61.72% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 3 | 8.51% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% 5 | 59.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 1 | 6.83% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 7.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 99 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 59.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.43% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ferney Lee Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1