The Ferns Primary Academy

The Ferns Primary Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge The Ferns Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged The Ferns Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Ferns Primary Academy?

The Ferns Primary Academy has 445 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Ferns Primary Academy take?

The Ferns Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is The Ferns Primary Academy located?

The Ferns Primary Academy is located in Bolton, BL4 0DA, Bolton.

How do I apply to The Ferns Primary Academy?

The Ferns Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Ferns Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 46.1% of pupils at The Ferns Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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