Ferndown First School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mountbatten Drive Ferndown Dorset BH22 9FB |
| Reference Number | 148161 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 343 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.48%
Girls: 47.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 24 | 61 |
| 2 | 36 | 24 | 60 |
| 3 | 41 | 35 | 76 |
| 4 | 36 | 41 | 77 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.3% |
| White, Other | 4.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| African | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-12-15 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-09 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2021-01-07 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2016-05-04 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-03-28 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-09-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-02-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-10-13 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2016-05-04 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-03-28 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-09-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-02-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-10-13 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| Name | Distance |
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Ferndown Middle School
Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9UP |
0.08 miles |
|
Parley First School
Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8QE |
0.65 miles |
|
West Moors Middle School
Heathfield Way, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DA |
1.64 miles |
|
Oakhurst Community First School
Shaftesbury Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DY |
1.7 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JF |
1.93 miles |
|
Hayeswood First School
Cutlers Place, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HN |
2.3 miles |
|
Kinson Academy
School Lane, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9DG |
2.34 miles |
|
Colehill First School
Pilford Heath Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2LZ |
2.42 miles |
|
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Durdells Avenue, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9EH |
2.49 miles |
|
The White House School
170 Magna Road, Poole, Dorset, BH21 3AP |
2.54 miles |
|
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School
Barons Road, Bearwood, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9UN |
2.73 miles |
|
Elm Academy
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JN |
2.8 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Colehill Lane, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AB |
3.05 miles |
|
The Epiphany School
Shillingstone Drive, Muscliff, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3PE |
3.13 miles |
|
Heathlands Primary Academy
Springwater Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8HB |
3.17 miles |
|
Kingsleigh Primary School
Hadow Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HT |
3.18 miles |
|
Hill View Primary School
Hill View Road, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5BD |
3.2 miles |
|
Merley First School
Oakley Straight, Merley, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1SD |
3.43 miles |
|
Dumpton School
Deans Grove House, Wimborne, BH21 7AF |
3.45 miles |
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St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
St John's Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1BX |
3.5 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ferndown Upper School
Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EY |
0.36 miles |
|
Portfield School
Parley Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BP |
2.1 miles |
|
Canford School
Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD |
2.55 miles |
|
LeAF Studio
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JW |
2.7 miles |
|
Oak Academy
Duck Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JJ |
2.86 miles |
|
The Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HS |
3.13 miles |
|
Beaucroft Foundation School
Wimborne Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2SS |
3.18 miles |
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Parkfield School
Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6DF |
3.36 miles |
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The Lion Works School
543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AD |
3.67 miles |
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Glenmoor Academy
Beswick Avenue, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4EX |
3.75 miles |
|
Winton Academy
Winton Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4HT |
3.77 miles |
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Winchelsea School
Guernsey Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4LL |
3.99 miles |
|
Bournemouth School for Girls
Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9UJ |
4.04 miles |
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Bournemouth School
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PY |
4.06 miles |
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Langside School
Langside Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BN |
4.13 miles |
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The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PW |
4.28 miles |
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St Aldhelm's Academy
Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HS |
4.36 miles |
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Sheiling School
Horton Road, Ashley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2EB |
4.56 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth's School
Blandford Road, Pamphill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4DT |
4.59 miles |
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Linwood School
Alma Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1AJ |
4.6 miles |