Ferndown First School Catchment Area
Ferndown First School is a academy converter primary school in Ferndown, Dorset , serving pupils aged 4–9, with 360 pupils, and a capacity of 342 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–9
Age range
360
Pupils
342
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2011
Ferndown First School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Ferndown First School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Dorset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →Ferndown First School — School Information
- Full address
- Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, BH22 9FB
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–9 years
- Free school meals
- 18.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148161
Other Primary Schools in Ferndown
If Ferndown First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ferndown are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ferndown First School
Is Ferndown First School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Ferndown First School currently has 360 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 342 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Ferndown First School? ▾
Admission to Ferndown First School is managed by Dorset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Ferndown First School cover? ▾
Ferndown First School is a primary school in Ferndown, Dorset, serving pupils aged 4–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ferndown First School? ▾
Ferndown First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.