Ferndown First School
URN: 148161 • Ferndown BH22 9FB
Overview
- Name
- Ferndown First School
- URN
- 148161
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CASTLEMAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sean Watts (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202873747
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown BH22 9FB
Summary
Ferndown First School is a mixed primary academy located in Ferndown, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 360 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 342. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, emphasising the values of community, aspiration, respect, and excellence. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr. Sean Watts, the school prioritises the welfare and safeguarding of its students, with designated staff available to address any concerns.
The curriculum at Ferndown First School is designed to engage students across various subjects, as evidenced by recent activities in geography and writing for different year groups. The school encourages creativity and critical thinking, providing opportunities for hands-on learning, such as building tiger dens in Year 2.
Parents are encouraged to stay involved and informed, with regular updates available through the school's website. The school also values communication, urging parents to notify staff of any changes to contact details to ensure effective support for their children.
The curriculum at Ferndown First School is designed to engage students across various subjects, as evidenced by recent activities in geography and writing for different year groups. The school encourages creativity and critical thinking, providing opportunities for hands-on learning, such as building tiger dens in Year 2.
Parents are encouraged to stay involved and informed, with regular updates available through the school's website. The school also values communication, urging parents to notify staff of any changes to contact details to ensure effective support for their children.
Useful links
- Events Diary (calendar)
- 01202 873747 (other)
- Year Groups (other)
- Contact (other)
- News (other)
- Our School (other)
- Parents (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Useful Links (other)
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
- 4 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CASTLEMAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 342
- Pupils
- 360
- Boys
- 182
- Girls
- 178
- FSM %
- 18.60
- Open date
- 2021-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 360 | 182 | 178 | 342 | 18.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 343 | 180 | 163 | 342 | 23.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 356 | 190 | 166 | 342 | 25.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 356 | 190 | 166 | 342 | 25.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 361 | 194 | 167 | 342 | 25.50 |
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