Ferney Lee Primary School, Todmorden
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school teaches reading well, with pupils showing genuine enthusiasm for books across different genres. The new interim headteacher has made quick, positive changes to behaviour systems and teacher training. Staff are approachable and caring, and parents generally feel their children are safe and happy at school.
Key Strengths
- New interim headteacher has quickly identified areas for development and made rapid improvements in behaviour, curriculum and teacher training
- Reading is well taught with pupils showing enthusiasm across different genres, with effective support for those who struggle
- Additional sports funding has expanded opportunities for pupils to participate in a wider variety of sports during and after school
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils do not make good enough progress in writing and mathematics - too few reach expected standards for their age
- Teaching is not consistently challenging, with work often too easy, leading to restlessness and disruption in class
- Attendance is below average with a higher than average proportion of pupils absent regularly
- Leadership has not ensured the needs of disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs are met well
- Early years provision requires improvement, particularly in Nursery classes
Safeguarding
Not mentioned in the report.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs and activities (expanded through additional funding)
Ferney Lee Primary School requires improvement. The school has not ensured that pupils make good progress in writing and mathematics, and teaching is not consistently challenging enough to engage all learners.
At a Glance
28.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 76% to 71%. Maths has improved from 48% to 71%. Writing has declined from 68% to 61%.
Class Sizes
27.2
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
219 pupils
240 capacity
21 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Todmorden
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Todmorden
Admissions Demand - Calderdale
Places available
2,943
Applications
1,899
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Calderdale (2025/26)
Inspection History(111)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.13193%
Overall absence
9.52381%
Persistent absence
168
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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