The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–9
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 287
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 10.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- INITIO LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Baldwin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Oakley Straight, Merley, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1SD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouth West Regional Assessment Centre
Special school · 1.1km away
Canford School
Independent · 1.4km away
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Primary · 1.6km away
Allenbourn Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 2.1km away
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Primary · 2.2km away
Beaucroft Foundation School
Special school · 2.4km away
The White House School
Independent · 2.5km away
Hayeswood First School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Merley First School's Ofsted rating?
Merley First School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Merley First School?
Merley First School currently has 287 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Merley First School take?
Merley First School caters for pupils aged 5 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Merley First School?
Merley First School is in Wimborne, BH21 1SD, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Merley First School have a sixth form?
No, Merley First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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