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Ferndown First School
Goodgraded 10/11/2023Ages 4–9360 pupilsDoes not apply
Ferndown First School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 9 in Ferndown, within the Dorset local authority. The school has around 360 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/11/2023, Ferndown First School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Ferndown can view Ferndown First School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Ferndown (BH22 9FB), Ferndown First School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.4%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence16.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.3England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals18.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.7%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Ferndown
All schools in Ferndown →Ferndown Middle SchoolGood · 0.1 miFerndown Upper SchoolGood · 0.4 miParley First SchoolGood · 0.7 miHampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School1.4 miSt Mary's CofE First School & Nursery1.9 miOakhurst Community First SchoolGood · 1.7 mi
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