Fernvale Primary School
Somerby Road, Thurnby, Leicester, LE7 9PROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fernvale Primary School is a primary school in Leicester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. It ranks 97th of 138 primary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 October 2013, report published 7 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 November 2024
Fernvale Primary is a nurturing and inclusive school. Relationships between staff and pupils are caring. There are high expectations for all pupils. Pupils meet these expectations. Staff know pupils and their families very well. Pupils feel happy and safe. They have a compassionate understanding of the challenges that some pupils face. Consequently, pupils are tolerant and respectful. Pupils understand the school's values that celebrate diversity and the individuality of every child. They make links between these school values and the wider fundamental British values they are taught. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They value the rewards they receive for working hard. On occasion when pupils struggle with their behaviour, they receive the support they need to manage their emotions. Pupils know they can go to any adult in school if they have a concern or worry. They are confident that staff will listen and help them. Pupils say bullying is rare and always dealt with. The school provides a wide range of opportunities and experiences to support pupils' personal development. Pupils make the most of a wide range of sporting, artistic and musical clubs that develop their interests and talents. Football, dodgeball, gymnastics and dance are popular with pupils. In addition, many take part in the choir or in productions, such as 'A Miracle In Town'.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the planned curriculums are not well implemented. Teaching does not sharply focus on the key knowledge pupils need to learn. Consequently, some pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that teachers have the expertise to deliver the intended curriculum in all subjects so that pupils build the knowledge they need.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
49 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
331 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Fernvale Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 71% met the expected standard |
| Thurnby Mead Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Scraptoft Valley Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Natalie Hackett
- Phone
- 01162416722
- Address
- Somerby Road, Thurnby, Leicester, LE7 9PR
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- URN
- 143248
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.