Fern Hill Primary School

A outstanding academy converter school in Kingston upon Thames. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Fern Hill Primary School.

Kingston Upon Thames, KT25PE Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

72

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 77.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
13 December 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Richmond Road
Kingston Upon Thames, KT25PE

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148798
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5PE
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
KINGSTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
682 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
652
Free School Meals
10.2% (67 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
77.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
77.0 (+18.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.8 (5.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 108.0
2023 109.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
72
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
652 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Inspiration Collaboration Empathy Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Fern Hill is a friendly and welcoming school where pupils experience a happy and fulfilling education. We value every child and aim for each to reach their full potential, with a broad, personalised and innovative curriculum guided by our four values of Inspiration, Collaboration, Empathy and Excellence.

Facilities

Well resourced classrooms and libraries ICT suite Two hall spaces Music room Two large playgrounds Dedicated play area for Reception Indoor gymnasium Outdoor gymnasium Astro turf pitch Allotment Discovery Zone with a pond Forest Fun forest school

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, personalised and innovative curriculum Forest Fun forest school Discovery Zone with a pond Outdoor learning extending beyond the classroom

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Tree Tops wraparound care provision runs from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm and includes a breakfast club and after school club (bookable on a flexible, as-needed basis).

Admissions Criteria

Fern Hill is a three-form school offering 90 places in Reception and a Nursery provision. Our intake for both Reception and Nursery is in September only.

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