Fernvale Primary School, based in Leicester, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Fernvale Primary School currently has around 340 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.2% boys and 46.8% girls. Around 16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.4%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 43.2%. indian pupils make up about 25.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Somerby Road, Leicester, LE7 9PR |
| Website: | www.fernvale.leics.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01162416722 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leicestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Helen Cartledge-Splitt |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143248 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/10/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 340 |
| Number of Boys: | 181 |
| Number of Girls: | 159 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 43.20% | 147 |
| Indian | 25.30% | 86 |
| Other Mixed | 6.20% | 21 |
| White and Asian | 5.30% | 18 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.10% | 14 |
| African | 3.20% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 2.60% | 9 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.10% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernvale Primary School Somerby Road , Thurnby LE7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernvale Primary School Somerby Road , Thurnby LE7 9PR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbrook Primary School Roborough Green , Thurnby Lodge LE5 2NA | - not rated | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy Roborough Green , Thurnby Lodge LE5 2NA | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School Main Street , Thurnby LE7 9PN | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Leicester School Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | 2out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton College Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 2,899 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 2,899 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 3,069 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmbrook School 231 Netherhall Road , LE5 1DT | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Hall School Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Grammar Junior School London Road , Great Glen LE8 9FL | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 2,297 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.