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Ferndown First School
Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9FB, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.0 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
360
Capacity
342
Ages
4–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school offers a solid foundation for children aged 4-9, serving a community of 360 pupils. It performs better than 30% of schools according to the LocaleIQ score, indicating a decent level of quality compared to peers. However, specific academic performance metrics are not provided, so parents may want to explore further for detailed insights.
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Last inspected: 14 September 2010Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.6%
White Other4.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black African1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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50.80159, -1.89849 · BH22 9FB
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN148161
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.fernfirst.dorset.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ferndown First School rated by Ofsted?
Ferndown First School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 September 2010.
Is Ferndown First School a good school?
Ferndown First School scores 30.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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