Ferndown First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ferndown, South West BH22 9FB · Dorset
#722 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#6812 of 15,697 nationally
About Ferndown First School
Ferndown First School is a academy primary located in Ferndown, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–9. In 2025 it enrolled 348 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 55.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 722nd of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (55th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 348; capacity filled 101.8%.
There are 7 schools in Ferndown; Ferndown First School ranks 4th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)18.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ferndown First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 348
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 18.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 101.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Ferndown First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Ferndown Middle School
Ferndown · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
600 students · 127 m away
Ferndown Upper School
Ferndown · Local authority secondary · Ages 13–19
1,134 students · 573 m away
Parley First School
Ferndown · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
313 students · 1.1 km away
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
134 students · 2.2 km away
West Moors Middle School
Ferndown · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
240 students · 2.6 km away
Oakhurst Community First School
Ferndown · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
173 students · 2.7 km away
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
Ferndown · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
148 students · 3.1 km away
Hayeswood First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students · 3.7 km away
Kinson Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
179 students · 3.8 km away
Colehill First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Pennoweth Primary School
Redruth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
348 students
Penryn Primary Academy
Penryn · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
349 students
Haymoor Junior School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
349 students
Mary Elton Primary School
North Somerset · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
347 students
Sherford Vale School & Nursery
Sherford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
347 students
Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
347 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ferndown First School a good school?
Ferndown First School has a Success Index (England) of 55.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #722 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ferndown First School rank in South West?
Ferndown First School ranks #722 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #6812 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ferndown First School?
Ferndown First School had 348 students in 2025.
Is Ferndown First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ferndown First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Ferndown First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ferndown First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.