Open Other Primary Mixed

Ferndown First School

Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, BH22 9FB
Part of: CASTLEMAN ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Ferndown First School
Ferndown, BH22 9FB
360 Pupils
342 Capacity
4–9 Age Range
18.60% FSM %
182 Boys
178 Girls
About Ferndown First School

Ferndown First School is an Academies for pupils aged 4–9 based in Dorset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 360 pupils on roll. School capacity: 342. Current headteacher: Sean Watts.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Dorset or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Dorset
Region South West
Administrative District Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency Christchurch
Ward Ferndown North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-01-2021
UKPRN 10086739
URN 148161
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Robert Harvey Chair of Local Governing Body 07/12/2024 01/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Christine Thresher Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2022 — N/A
Mrs Claire Barber Local Governor 06/12/2024 05/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Elizabeth Bishop Local Governor 20/06/2024 19/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Darius Everden Local Governor 08/09/2023 07/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Hooper Local Governor 08/07/2023 07/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Sarah King Local Governor 10/02/2022 28/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Charliy Merrick Local Governor 17/10/2025 16/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Jonathan Miller Local Governor 06/12/2024 05/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Rogers Local Governor 17/10/2025 16/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Sean Watts Local Governor 01/01/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Anna Willis Local Governor 06/12/2024 28/08/2025 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Ferndown Middle School
0.13 km • Ferndown
Other
Ferndown Upper School
0.57 km • Ferndown
Other
Parley First School
1.05 km • Ferndown
Other
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
2.24 km • Wimborne
Other
West Moors Middle School
2.64 km • Ferndown
Other
Oakhurst Community First School
2.73 km • Ferndown
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Ferndown First School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ferndown, Dorset.
Ferndown First School has 360 pupils, with a capacity of 342.
Ferndown First School caters for pupils aged 4 to 9.
The Headteacher at Ferndown First School is Mr Sean Watts.
Ferndown First School is at Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, BH22 9FB, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Ferndown First School: Does not have a sixth form.
Ferndown First School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Sean Watts
Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, BH22 9FB
01202873747
www.fernfirst.dorset.sch.uk
Location
BH22 9FB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148161
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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