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.
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 159 |
| Number of Boys: | 78 |
| Number of Girls: | 81 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.1% | 8.2% |
| African | 33.30% | 53 |
| Other White | 22.00% | 35 |
| Other Mixed | 12.60% | 20 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.20% | 13 |
| White British | 7.50% | 12 |
| Bangladeshi | 5.70% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 3.80% | 6 |
| Chinese | 1.90% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.90% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.