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St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JF, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.0 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
136
Capacity
184
Ages
2–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 95%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 2 to 9. The school's performance is above average compared to 43% of schools, reflecting a solid educational foundation, although specific academic progress data is limited. Parents can feel confident in the school's commitment to their children's development and well-being.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (42 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
Good range of subjects
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School keeps me informed
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
81%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.8%
White Other7.4%
Black African2.2%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Location
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50.82887, -1.88938 · BH22 0JF
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN142514
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmaryswestmoors.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2025.
Is St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery a good school?
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery scores 43.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery?
Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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