Primary schools in Ferndown

There are 6 primary schools in Ferndown (Dorset), teaching 1,822 pupils. Of the 6 with a score, 0 do better than similar schools elsewhere in England and 2 do worse.

Best in England Secondary schools in Ferndown All schools in Ferndown

Pupils from low-income families21%average across these schools

Doing better than similar schools0 of 6scored schools in the top two bands

New-style Ofsted report cards2inspected since November 2025

Good or outstanding (old grades)3of those still on old grades

Full or nearly full3 of 6places are under pressure here

Average class size26.6one-teacher classes, January census

Free breakfast clubs1schools on the government programme

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Primary schools (6)

Ranked by score, highest first. The likely range shows how sure we can be. If two schools' ranges overlap, don't read it as one beating the other. Click a column heading to sort, or hover a row to find it on the map.

#	School	Pupils	Low income	Ofsted	Score	Likely range
1	Ferndown Middle SchoolAcademy · ages 9-13	600	21%	Good 2023	56	35 to 74
2	St Mary's CofE First School & NurseryAcademy · ages 2-9	148	17%	No overall grade 2025	54	26 to 79
3	West Moors Middle SchoolCouncil · ages 9-13	240	37%	Report card 2026	49	28 to 69
4	Parley First SchoolAcademy · ages 4-9	313	12%	Good 2023	39	18 to 67
5	Ferndown First SchoolAcademy · ages 4-9	348	19%	Good 2023	26	11 to 53
6	Oakhurst Community First SchoolAcademy · ages 5-9	173	21%	Report card 2026	26	11 to 53

Primary schools in nearby areas

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About this list

Schools are listed by their School Chooser Score, highest first. Schools without a score (independent schools and those with too little published data) come after, in alphabetical order. The score compares each school with schools that have a similar mix of pupils, not just with each other, so a school with a lower score in a wealthier area may still have better exam results. How the score works.