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St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery

Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0JF

A Good-rated primary school in Ferndown.

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Church of England

Pupils

136

Ages

2-9

FSM

20.3%

Capacity

184

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2025

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About St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery

St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery is a primary school in Ferndown, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 42 responses), 95% of parents would recommend this school. The school has around 136 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Station Road, Ferndown, BH22 0JF | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Apr 2025 — Good
Oct 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Mar 2011 — Good (predecessor: West Moors, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery

What is St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?

St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 42 responses): 95% of parents would recommend St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery.

Where is St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery located?

St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery is a primary school in Ferndown, Dorset (BH22 0JF).

How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery?

St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery has around 136 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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