Schools in Ferndown
7 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown Upper School Community school | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 13–19 | — |
| Ferndown Middle School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 9–13 | — |
| West Moors Middle School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 9–13 | — |
Primary (4)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown First School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–9 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Oakhurst Community First School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 5–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Parley First School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 2–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.