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St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
Ferndown · Dorset · BH22 0JF. primary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 2 to 9. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Dorset index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
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- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 19/05/2025. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
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What is St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 19/05/2025). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
Where is St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery?
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery is in Ferndown (BH22 0JF), Dorset. URN 142514.
How do I compare St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery with nearby schools?
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Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 23 April 2025). Open the full PDF for context.
Warm relationships underpin everything that happens in this welcoming school. Staff take the time to get to know pupils. This helps pupils to feel comfortable to share any worries. Staff support pupils in a pursuit to ‘be more awesome’ in line with the school’s vision. Pupils achieve well, including in in national…
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St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
URN: 142514
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Ferndown
Postcode: BH22 0JF
Ofsted overall: Good (19/05/2025)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/142514/
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