The short version
At capacity.
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–9
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 360
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Sean Watts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9FB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFerndown Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · Very close
Ferndown Upper School
Secondary · 573m away
Parley First School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Primary · 2.2km away
West Moors Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 2.6km away
Oakhurst Community First School
Primary · 2.7km away
Portfield School
Special school · 3.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ferndown First School?
Ferndown First School currently has 360 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ferndown First School take?
Ferndown First School caters for pupils aged 4 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ferndown First School?
Ferndown First School is in Ferndown, BH22 9FB, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ferndown First School have a sixth form?
No, Ferndown First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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