The short version
88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–9
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 290
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 5.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- INITIO LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Annie Nesbitt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Howe Lane, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6JF
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Verwood Church of England First School's Ofsted rating?
Verwood Church of England First School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Verwood Church of England First School?
Verwood Church of England First School currently has 290 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Verwood Church of England First School take?
Verwood Church of England First School caters for pupils aged 2 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Verwood Church of England First School?
Verwood Church of England First School is in Verwood, BH31 6JF, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Verwood Church of England First School have a sixth form?
No, Verwood Church of England First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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