Ferham Primary School

A inadequate academy sponsor led school in Rotherham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ferham Primary School.

Rotherham, S611AP Ofsted: Inadequate Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

12

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
6.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 7.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Inadequate

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Inadequate
Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
11 February 2020
Previous grade
Good
Category of concern
SM
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ferham Road
Rotherham, S611AP
Phone
1709740962
Website
ferhamprimary.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148013
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Ferham Road, Rotherham, S61 1AP
Website
www.ferhamprimary.org.uk/
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
JAMES MONTGOMERY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
238
Free School Meals
71.6% (170 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
85.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
57.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
92.0
Maths Score:
92.0
Grammar Score:
92.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 92.0 92.0
2023 96.0 96.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
238 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-4.0 per year)

Down -4.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A school at the heart of its community: Fair Enlightened Readers Honest Accepting Motivated"

Be Kind Be Successful Belonging Ambition Aspiration Wellness The Law

All options are halal.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Ferham Primary School for pupils age 3-11 with a provision for 2 year olds. Our school is a wonderful place where all children and all staff love to belong. Proud Headteacher: Mrs Fenton.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football Hockey Dance Tchoukball Choir Art Knitting Cooking Sewing Skiff Band

Sports

Football Hockey

Facilities

The Ferham Centre (school site) Large, safe playground

Curriculum Highlights

FS1: White Post Farm (to school) FS2: Tropical Butterfly House Y1: Cleethorpes Y2: The Deep, Hull Y3: Creswell Crags Y4: Yorkshire Wildlife Park Y5: Sherwood Pines Y6: Mam Tor

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast Club 8:00-8:30; Walking Bus 8:20; free bagels on arrival; Gates open 8:30

Admissions Criteria

Ferham Primary School serves children aged 2 to 11. To apply for a place, contact Rotherham Council Admissions on 01709 823777.

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