St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
URN: 142514 • Ferndown BH22 0JF
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
- URN
- 142514
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE HEATH ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Laura Crossley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202874838
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Station Road, Ferndown BH22 0JF
Summary
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery is a mixed primary academy located in Ferndown, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 136 pupils and a capacity of 184. The school emphasizes a caring and personable approach, fostering a family-like atmosphere where high expectations are set for all students. The school's ethos, encapsulated in the vision "Believe in Better... Be more Awesome," reflects its commitment to helping children reach their full potential through a supportive and enriching educational experience.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to be accessible and engaging, aiming to enhance students' historical skills and understanding of the world around them. The school actively promotes British values, encouraging respect and tolerance among pupils of diverse backgrounds. This focus on inclusivity prepares students for life in modern Britain, ensuring they develop a sense of individual liberty and mutual respect.
St Mary's also prioritizes communication with parents and the wider community, providing regular updates and opportunities for engagement through its website and school office. For those seeking a school place for September 2025, the school encourages direct contact for further information.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to be accessible and engaging, aiming to enhance students' historical skills and understanding of the world around them. The school actively promotes British values, encouraging respect and tolerance among pupils of diverse backgrounds. This focus on inclusivity prepares students for life in modern Britain, ensuring they develop a sense of individual liberty and mutual respect.
St Mary's also prioritizes communication with parents and the wider community, providing regular updates and opportunities for engagement through its website and school office. For those seeking a school place for September 2025, the school encourages direct contact for further information.
Useful links
- Newsletter - 4th July 2025 (download)
- Newsletter - 18th July 2025 (download)
- Newsletter - 11th July 2025 (download)
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Nearby alternatives
- Parley First School (66.4)
- Ferndown First School (64.3)
- Parley First School (63.6)
- Oakhurst Community First School (60.2)
- Oakhurst Community First School (59.7)
Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 2 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE HEATH ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 184
- Pupils
- 136
- Boys
- 68
- Girls
- 68
- FSM %
- 20.30
- Open date
- 2015-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 136 | 68 | 68 | 184 | 20.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 158 | 75 | 83 | 184 | 19.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 176 | 88 | 88 | 184 | 20.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 176 | 88 | 88 | 184 | 20.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 182 | 87 | 95 | 184 | 18.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 169 | 81 | 88 | 184 | 18.30 |
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