Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wiltshire Avenue Wiltshire Avenue Swindon Wiltshire SN2 1NX |
| Phone | 01793332425 |
| Reference Number | 142546 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 460 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.52%
Girls: 48.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 20 | 45 |
| 2 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 3 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 4 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 5 | 37 | 24 | 61 |
| 6 | 26 | 32 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 50.2% |
| Indian | 21.7% |
| White, Other | 6.3% |
| Asian, Other | 6.1% |
| African | 3.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-09-18 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-09 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-01-30 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2016-02-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Ferndale Primary School & Nursery | ||
| 2014-01-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-03-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-04-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-01-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-03-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-04-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 3.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Bessemer Road East, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1PE |
0.15 miles |
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Gorse Hill Primary School
Avening Street, Gorse Hill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 8BZ |
0.79 miles |
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Rodbourne Cheney Primary School
Broadway, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 3BN |
0.84 miles |
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Moredon Primary School
Moredon Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2JG |
0.9 miles |
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Robert Le Kyng Primary School
Westcott Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5HS |
1.04 miles |
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Greenmeadow Primary School
Pen Close, Greenmeadow, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 3LW |
1.08 miles |
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Groundwell Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 2LU |
1.14 miles |
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Drove Primary School
Drove Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3AH |
1.18 miles |
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Seven Fields Primary School
Leigh Road, Penhill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 5DE |
1.27 miles |
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Queens Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AR |
1.28 miles |
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Haydon Wick Primary School
The Brow, Haydon Wick, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 1HT |
1.31 miles |
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King William Street Church of England Primary School
King William Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3LB |
1.39 miles |
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Beechcroft Infant School
Beechcroft Road, Upper Stratton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7QE |
1.44 miles |
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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Southview Avenue, Old Walcot, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1EA |
1.48 miles |
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Westlea Primary School
Langstone Way, Westlea, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7BT |
1.56 miles |
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Haydonleigh Primary School
Haydon Court Drive, Haydon Wick, Haydonleigh Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 1JP |
1.59 miles |
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Catherine Wayte Primary School
Elstree Way, Abbey Meads, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 4TA |
1.6 miles |
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Mountford Manor Primary School
Bothwell Road, Walcot, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3EZ |
1.61 miles |
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Lethbridge Primary School
Lethbridge Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4BY |
1.63 miles |
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Shaw Ridge Primary School
Ridge Green, Shaw, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 5PU |
1.75 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Swindon Academy
Beech Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1JR |
0.65 miles |
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UTC Swindon
Bristol Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5ET |
0.74 miles |
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Nova Hreod Academy
Akers Way, Moredon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2NQ |
0.81 miles |
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Crowdys Hill School
Jefferies Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7HJ |
1.02 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic College
Ocotal Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3LR |
1.35 miles |
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St Luke's Academy
Cricklade Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7AS |
1.55 miles |
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The Commonweal School
The Mall, Old Town, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4JE |
1.62 miles |
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Lawn Manor Academy
Salcombe Grove, Swindon, SN3 1ER |
1.74 miles |
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New College Swindon
New College Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AH |
1.8 miles |
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The Deanery CofE Academy
Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, SN1 7DA |
1.95 miles |
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Kingsdown School
Hyde Rd, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN2 7SH |
1.98 miles |
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Abbey Park School
The Learning Campus, Redhouse Way, Swindon, SN25 2ND |
2.44 miles |
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Lydiard Park Academy
Grange Park Way, Grange Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6HN |
2.5 miles |
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Uplands School
The Learning Campus, Tadpole Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2NB |
2.52 miles |
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The Dorcan Academy
St Paul's Drive, Covingham, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 5DA |
2.8 miles |
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The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Inverary Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9DJ |
2.98 miles |
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Great Western Academy
William Morris Way, Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, SN25 2PP |
3.03 miles |
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Churchward School
William Morris Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2PP |
3.12 miles |
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Bradon Forest School
The Peak, Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AT |
3.53 miles |
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Maranatha Christian School
Queenlaines Farm, Sevenhampton, Wiltshire, SN6 7SQ |
4.02 miles |