The short version
Primary. 74% capacity.
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–9
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 136
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 20.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- THE HEATH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Laura Crossley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery?
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery currently has 136 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery take?
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery?
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery is in Ferndown, BH22 0JF, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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