- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well below the England average.
Met the standard at 1149%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 240
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.0
Schools in BH22
A postcode district in Dorset
- Postcode district
- 15 schools and nurseries
In short: BH22 is a postcode district in Dorset with 6 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries156 primary · 3 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All BH22 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BH22
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in BH22
6 in BH22, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
Met the standard at 1145%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.7%
- Pupils
- 600
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
Top Secondary Schools in BH22
3 in BH22, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1645.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.1%
- Pupils
- 1,134
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well below the England average.
Met the standard at 1149%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 240
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
Met the standard at 1145%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.7%
- Pupils
- 600
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
Nurseries in BH22
8 in BH22, highest Ofsted grade first
Rainbow's End Montessori School
Ferndown, BH22 8QE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Caterpillar Club
Ferndown, BH22 9FB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Ferndown Day Nursery
Ferndown, BH22 9BG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BH22
1 in BH22, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1645.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.1%
- Pupils
- 1,134
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BH22, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good8
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every BH22 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BH22 has 15 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in BH22
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about BH22
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BH22?
BH22 has 15 schools, including 6 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 8 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BH22?
The highest-ranked schools in BH22 on Eduscope are Ferndown Upper School, West Moors Middle School, Ferndown Middle School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in BH22?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 15 schools in BH22 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.