The Ferns Primary Academy
School Name: The Ferns Primary Academy Address: Field Road Town/City: Farnborough County: Hampshire Postcode: GU14 9FX Telephone Number: 0127631554 Website: www.ferns.kite.academy
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2019 Trust: The Kite Academy Trust Sponsor: The Kite Academy Trust
Acting Headteacher: Mr Edward Gittins
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 87 (60% boys & 40% girls)
Enrollment: 41% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 35.6%
URN: 147128
DfE Number: 850/2735
UKPRN: 10076954
UPRN: 100062327557
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Rushmoor (E07000092)
Constituency: Aldershot (E14001063)
Electoral Ward: Fernhill (E05008993)
Easting & Northing: 485850E, 158086N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 18' 57.79" N 0° 46' 9.92" W
Plus Code: 9C3X868J+C6
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Ian Ayre - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
- Ian Ayre - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Edward Gittins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Sarah Hughes - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Mrs Jen Mac Carron - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
- Mrs Mallory Sparrowhawk - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 May 2029.
- Ms Angela Tsui Shan Wong - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 December 2029.