Ferney Lee Primary School, Todmorden
Ferney Lee Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Todmorden. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 7 schools in Todmorden with published results, and 9,982nd of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Calderdale (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Ferney Lee Primary School in detail
Ferney Lee Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Ferney Lee is a fantastically busy, happy place, where we develop all our children's skills and abilities through our exciting, relevant and innovative Creative Curriculum. Keeping children at the heart of everything we do ensures that every child fulfils his or her full potential, both academically and socially, whilst having lots of fun."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Ferney Lee Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Calderdale and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 76% in reading and 48% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Ferney Lee Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 29 families put Ferney Lee Primary School as their first choice and 50 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Ferney Lee Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ferney Lee Primary School are Todmorden CofE J, I & N School (0.3 miles, Good, 70% reading, 81% maths); St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 69% reading, 69% maths); Castle Hill Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 73% reading, 70% maths); and Shade Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 84% reading, 88% maths).
Ferney Lee Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Todmorden CofE J, I & N SchoolSt Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary AcademyCastle Hill Primary SchoolShade Primary School
Who goes there
5.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%), Asian (9%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 55 pupils (25.1%) received SEN support and 15 (6.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Todmorden Rail Station, about 810 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ferney Lee School, 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Ferney Lee Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Ferney Lee Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Ferney Lee is a happy, inclusive school where your child will be known well by staff and supported to succeed. The school combines strong academics with an impressive range of clubs and outdoor activities - from choir and orchestra to netball and dance - helping all children develop confidence and self-belief. Teachers are dedicated to supporting children with additional needs, and the school's 'rainbow values' inspire pupils to be responsible, kind and respectful.
Key Strengths
- Warm, respectful relationships between pupils and staff with high expectations for all learners
- Broad and interesting curriculum with effective staff training and clear teaching methods
- Strong early years provision with focus on speaking, listening and preparing children for Year 1
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who are happy, settled and achieve well
- Wide range of enrichment activities and clubs that develop confidence and self-esteem
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils in foundation subjects have gaps in learning that are not being identified consistently
- Reading books for some struggling readers contain too many unfamiliar words, making fluent reading difficult
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough, missing too much teaching
- Assessment strategies in new curriculum areas need further development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with rigorous recruitment checks, regular staff training, and swift action to support pupils through outside agencies when needed.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, art, netball, orchestra, football, dance, musical instruments, outdoor learning activities
Ferney Lee Primary School is a good school where pupils are happy and learn well. The school has improved from its previous 'requires improvement' rating and provides strong support for all learners, including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
31.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 76% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 48% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 68% to 61% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
26.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Ferney Lee Primary School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Ferney Lee Primary School is in Calderdale; for families living there:
Apply to Calderdale for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 9 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Calderdale is 12 (the median across 114 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
192 pupils
210 places
18 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Todmorden
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Todmorden
Across Calderdale council
Places available
2,848
Applications
1,863
Got 1st preference
96.6%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across Calderdale council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
55
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
32.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
219
Total Pupils
97
Boys
122
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
21.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,950
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,243
Per pupil
£1363k
Total funding
£94k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
9.5%
Persistent absence
168
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Ferney Lee Primary School
Questions parents ask about Ferney Lee Primary School
What are SATs results like at Ferney Lee Primary School?
Of the pupils at Ferney Lee Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is Ferney Lee Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ferney Lee Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Ferney Lee Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Ferney Lee Primary School is oversubscribed, Calderdale allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Ferney Lee Primary School?
Ferney Lee Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Ferney Lee Primary School?
Classes at Ferney Lee Primary School average 27 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Ferney Lee Primary School?
Ferney Lee Primary School has around 219 pupils on roll. 31% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ferney Lee Primary School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Ferney Lee Primary School in 2024/25. 9.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ferney Lee Primary School?
Apply through Calderdale's coordinated admissions process, naming Ferney Lee Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Ferney Lee Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 9 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Calderdale is 12 (the median across 114 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ferney Lee Primary School?
Ferney Lee Primary School is at Ferney Lee Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5NR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)