# Ferndown First School — Ferndown, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Students:** 342
- **Founded:** 1968
- **Principal:** Mr Sean Watts

## Contact

- **Address:** Ferndown First School, Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, Dorset
- **Phone:** 01202 873747
- **Website:** http://www.fernfirst.dorset.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ferndown/ferndown-first-school-21545

## About

Ferndown First School is a two-form entry first school, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We work hard to provide the children at our school with the high-quality education and care they deserve.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Sep 2010
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Sep 2010

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent Education: I'm really impressed with the education my son is receiving at Ferndown First School. The teachers are knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects, and the school's values of aspiration, respect, and excellence are clearly evident. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is that I feel the school could do more to encourage parental involvement in extracurricular activities. *(Jun 2023)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic School and Staff!: I'm so grateful to have my daughter at Ferndown First School. The teachers are always so supportive and enthusiastic, and the facilities are excellent, especially the IT suite and library. I particularly love the emphasis on community and respect - it's fantastic to see the children learning valuable life skills. *(Feb 2023)*
- **4/5** — Great School Experience: My son had a great time at Ferndown First School, and the teachers were always available to discuss his progress. The trip to the Museum of East Dorset was a highlight - the children really enjoyed learning about local history. However, I do think the school could benefit from some more outdoor play facilities. *(Sep 2022)*

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