Verwood Church of England First School
Verwood Church of England First School is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 2–9, in Verwood, BH31, in the Dorset council area. It has 289 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023): Good.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 26 September 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Good |
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Term dates
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 289 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 11.4% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 2.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 3.79% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.07% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- Hillside Community First School
- Trinity Church of England First School
- Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School
- St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
- Oakhurst Community First School
- St Ives Primary & Nursery School
- Cranborne Church of England First School
- St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt