Ferry Lane Primary School
Ferry Lane Primary School is a community school in Haringey for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 177 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Ferry Lane Primary School is Good, from an inspection in November 2023. In 2025, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: November 2023. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Jarrow Road Ferry Lane Estate Tottenham London N17 9PP |
| Phone | 02088015233 |
| Reference Number | 102127 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 177 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.89%
Girls: 53.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 56.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 19.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| 2 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| 3 | 3 | 13 | 16 |
| 4 | 13 | 3 | 16 |
| 5 | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| 6 | 10 | 11 | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 27.7% |
| White, Other | 22.6% |
| White, British | 15.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 11.3% |
| Caribbean | 3.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
Ferry Lane Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across most domains, with 'Outstanding' performance in personal development. The school offers a supportive and engaging environment where pupils feel safe and valued, contributing to their enjoyment of learning. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, enabling pupils to develop essential skills and knowledge effectively. Notably, the school prioritizes reading from an early age and implements a consistent phonics program, which allows students to build positive reading habits. Overall, the school is well-regarded among parents and provides strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 13 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Dec 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a welcoming and supportive environment.
- The quality of education is well-structured and ambitious.
- Strong emphasis on reading from an early age.
- Pupils engage in enriching extracurricular activities.
- The personal development curriculum is exceptional and prepares pupils for citizenship.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Parents value the additional support services provided by the school.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, pupils struggle with recalling important knowledge and skills.
- Understanding is not always checked consistently across all subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 104 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
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| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.8 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 4.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 0.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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What is Ferry Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Ferry Lane Primary School is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
When was Ferry Lane Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Ferry Lane Primary School was last inspected in November 2023.
How many pupils does Ferry Lane Primary School have?
Ferry Lane Primary School has 177 pupils on roll.
What age range does Ferry Lane Primary School cover?
Ferry Lane Primary School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
What are Ferry Lane Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Ferry Lane Primary School?
Ferry Lane Primary School is at Jarrow Road, Ferry Lane Estate, Tottenham, London, N17 9PP.