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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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