Located in London, Ferry Lane Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Ferry Lane Primary School currently has around 159 pupils on roll, which is about 76% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 26.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.1%.

The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 33.3%. other white pupils make up about 22% , followed by other mixed at 12.6%

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.

School Information

Address: Jarrow Road, London, N17 9PP
Website: https://www.ferrylaneschool.co.uk/
Telephone: 02088015233
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Haringey
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Lisa Rawashdeh
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 102127

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 26/09/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 159
Number of Boys: 78
Number of Girls: 81

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 24.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African33.30%53
Other White22.00%35
Other Mixed12.60%20
Other (any other ethnic group)8.20%13
White British7.50%12
Bangladeshi5.70%9
Caribbean3.80%6
Chinese1.90%3
Other Asian1.90%3
Indian1.90%3
Unclassified0.60%1
White and Asian0.60%1
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Above Average (2.8)
Writing: Well Above Average (4.7)
Maths: Average (0.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
74%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
11%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
11%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
104.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
104.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pembury House Nursery School
Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE
4out of 4 1,722 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Low Hall Nursery School
Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE
4out of 4 2,235 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre
Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD
4out of 4 2,865 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ferry Lane Primary School
Jarrow Road , Ferry Lane Estate N17 9PP
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Welbourne Infant School
High Cross Road , Tottenham N17 9PB
- not rated 765 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Welbourne Primary School
Stainby Road , Tottenham N15 4EA
2out of 4 787 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Earlsmead Primary School
Broad Lane , Tottenham N15 4PW
3out of 4 833 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Crowland Primary School
Crowland Road , N15 6UX
- not rated 912 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gladesmore Community School
Crowland Road , Tottenham N15 6EB
- not rated 904 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The John Loughborough School
Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AD
- not rated 1,169 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Willowfield School
209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND
3out of 4 1,359 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
Blackhorse Lane , Walthamstow E17 5SD
4out of 4 1,550 yd Free schools No Girls More About School
Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School
Egerton Road , Stamford Hill N16 6UB
3out of 4 1,652 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London
Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU
- not rated 1,109 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Big Creative Academy
38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL
- not rated 1,514 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
London Academy of Excellence Tottenham
Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX
- not rated 2,415 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Haringey Sixth Form College
White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR
- not rated 2,834 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Haringey Sixth Form Centre
White Hart Lane , N17 8HR
- not rated 2,834 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Academy Tottenham
Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN
4out of 4 740 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
North London College of Accountancy
376 High Road , N17 9HY
- not rated 1,070 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hyland House School
Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AB
- not rated 1,136 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The John Loughborough School
Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AD
- not rated 1,169 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bnos Zion of Bobov
65-69 Ravensdale Road , London N16 6TJ
- not rated 1,470 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Assunnah Primary School
565 A , HIGH ROAD N17 6SB
- not rated 1,519 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.