Located in Rotherham, Ferham Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Ferham Primary School currently has around 224 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.3% boys and 43.8% girls. Around 68.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 14.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 57.5%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with gypsy/roma pupils forming the largest group at around 46.9%. pakistani pupils make up about 28.1%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ferham Road, Rotherham, S61 1AP |
| Website: | www.ferhamprimary.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01709740962 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Rotherham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Vikki Fenton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148013 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 224 |
| Number of Boys: | 126 |
| Number of Girls: | 98 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 14.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 57.5% | 8.2% |
| Gypsy/Roma | 46.90% | 105 |
| Pakistani | 28.10% | 63 |
| African | 6.30% | 14 |
| White British | 4.90% | 11 |
| Other White | 3.60% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 3.10% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferham Primary School Ferham Road , S61 1AP | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferham Primary School Ferham Road , S61 1AP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Clough Bank , S61 1TD | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimberworth Community Primary School Kimberworth Road , Kimberworth S61 1HE | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow View Primary School Meadowhall Road , Kimberworth S61 2JD | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberworth Comprehensive School Kimberworth Road , S61 1HE | - not rated | 986 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Business and Enterprise College Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House School Bawtry Road , Tinsley S9 1WD | - not rated | 2,924 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 2,253 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Masbrough Centre Ferham Park Complex , Kimberworth Road S61 1AJ | - not rated | 124 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alternative Resource Centre The Welcome Centre , Kimberworth Road S61 1HE | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenton Wood PRU International Centre , Simmionite Road S61 3EQ | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.