Schools in Ferndown, South West (2025)
7 schools · 2,956 students · 5 academy, 2 local authority · median Pupils on roll 313.
Ranked schools in Ferndown
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 176Parley First SchoolFerndown · Academy Primary– · 313 students
- 261St Mary's CofE First School & NurseryFerndown · Academy Primary– · 148 students
- 357Ferndown Upper SchoolFerndown · Local authority Secondary45.7 Attainment 8 · 1,134 students
- 455Ferndown First SchoolFerndown · Academy Primary– · 348 students
- 550Oakhurst Community First SchoolFerndown · Academy Primary– · 173 students
- 641West Moors Middle SchoolFerndown · Local authority Secondary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 240 students
- 724Ferndown Middle SchoolFerndown · Academy Secondary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 600 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parley First School Ferndown · Primary · Ages 4–9 | Academy | 76.4 Top 25% | – | 313 |
| 2 | St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery Ferndown · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Academy | 61.1 Top 50% | – | 148 |
| 3 | Ferndown Upper School Ferndown · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Local authority | 56.5 Top 50% | 45.7 Attainment 8 | 1,134 |
| 4 | Ferndown First School Ferndown · Primary · Ages 4–9 | Academy | 55.4 Top 50% | – | 348 |
| 5 | Oakhurst Community First School Ferndown · Primary · Ages 5–9 | Academy | 49.6 Lower 50% | – | 173 |
| 6 | West Moors Middle School Ferndown · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Local authority | 40.8 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 240 |
| 7 | Ferndown Middle School Ferndown · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Academy | 23.8 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Ferndown?
Parley First School is the highest-ranked school in Ferndown with a Success Index (England) of 76.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Ferndown?
Ferndown has 7 schools (4 primary, 3 secondary) educating 2,956 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Ferndown?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Ferndown is 313. Number of pupils in the latest school census.