The Ferns Primary Academy vs Harper Green School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Harper Green School
Bolton
Overview
Phase
Primary
Secondary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy converter
Age Range
3–11
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Bolton
Bolton
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
445
1070
Capacity
420
1250
Occupancy
106%
86%
FSM %
32.0%
45.4%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Jan 2026
Jan 2023
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
42.6
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
39.5%
KS2 Reading
85%
-
KS2 Maths
85%
-
KS2 Writing
81%
-