St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ferndown, South West BH22 0JF · Dorset
#590 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#5638 of 15,697 nationally
About St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery is a academy primary located in Ferndown, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–9. In 2025 it enrolled 148 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 61.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 590th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (61th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 148; capacity filled 80.4%.
There are 7 schools in Ferndown; St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery ranks 2nd 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%)16.6%
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 St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 148
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 16.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 80.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Oakhurst Community First School
Ferndown · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
173 students · 1.0 km away
West Moors Middle School
Ferndown · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
240 students · 1.4 km away
Ferndown Upper School
Ferndown · Local authority secondary · Ages 13–19
1,134 students · 2.7 km away
Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
84 students · 2.9 km away
Ferndown Middle School
Ferndown · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
600 students · 3.0 km away
Ferndown First School
Ferndown · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
348 students · 3.1 km away
Parley First School
Ferndown · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
313 students · 4.0 km away
St Ives Primary & Nursery School
Ringwood · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
245 students · 4.7 km away
Verwood Church of England First School
Verwood · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
289 students · 4.8 km away
Emmanuel Church of England Middle School
Verwood · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
434 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Blockley Church of England Primary School
Moreton-in-Marsh · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
148 students
Colehill First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students
Hayeswood First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students
St Michael's Church of England First School
Minehead · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students
Kingfisher CE Academy
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
148 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery a good school?
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery has a Success Index (England) of 61.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #590 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 St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery rank in South West?
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery ranks #590 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #5638 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery?
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery had 148 students in 2025.
Is St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.