Merley First School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Oakley Straight Merley Wimborne Dorset BH21 1SD |
| Reference Number | 141794 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 285 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.98%
Girls: 47.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 26 | 59 |
| 2 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 3 | 30 | 28 | 58 |
| 4 | 30 | 27 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.3% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-29 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2015-03-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Merley First School | ||
| 2011-07-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-07-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-01-10 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-07-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-07-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-01-10 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 45 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 46 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 59 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 33 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 59 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 45 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 35 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 59 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 21 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 59 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 34 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 59 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 24 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 59 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 27 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 59 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 28 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 59 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 32 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 59 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 55 | 4 |
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