Verwood Church of England First School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Howe Lane Verwood Dorset BH31 6JF |
| Reference Number | 146720 |
Verwood Church of England First School has been graded as good overall in its first inspection under the current framework since becoming an academy. The school has shown a strong commitment to supporting pupil success, particularly in establishing clear expectations for behavior and attitudes toward learning. Pupils generally behave well and feel safe, benefiting from strong relationships with staff and a holistic approach to personal development. The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to the local context, fostering a love for reading and cultural awareness among students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 290 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 2 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| 3 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
| 4 | 33 | 24 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.8% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Jan 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 19 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Verwood Church of England First School | |
| 19 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between adults and pupils promote a trusting environment.
- A love for reading is evident across the school.
- Effective management of the phonics program supports reading development.
- Pupils with SEND receive well-adapted learning opportunities.
- High staff morale and support for professional development.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum implementation varies, impacting pupil learning outcomes.
- In some subjects, such as mathematics, pupils struggle to recall key knowledge.
- The school lacks precise evaluation of curriculum impact on learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 37 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Emmanuel Church of England Middle School
Howe Lane, Verwood, BH31 6JF |
0.1 miles |
|
Hillside Community First School
Hillside Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7HE |
0.86 miles |
|
Trinity Church of England First School
Coopers Lane, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7PG |
1.01 miles |
|
Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School
Church Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RF |
1.2 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JF |
2.98 miles |
|
Oakhurst Community First School
Shaftesbury Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DY |
3.42 miles |
|
St Ives Primary & Nursery School
Sandy Lane, St Ives, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2LE |
3.53 miles |
|
Cranborne Church of England First School
Water Street, Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5QB |
3.61 miles |
|
West Moors Middle School
Heathfield Way, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DA |
3.61 miles |
|
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt
Park Lane, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3AJ |
3.62 miles |
|
Cranborne Middle School
Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5RP |
3.74 miles |
|
Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery
Wimborne St Giles, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5LX |
4.02 miles |
|
St James Church of England First School
Gaunts Common, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4JN |
4.16 miles |
|
Ringwood Church of England Infant School
School Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1LG |
4.66 miles |
|
Ringwood Junior School
Hightown Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1NH |
4.82 miles |
|
Ferndown Middle School
Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9UP |
4.85 miles |
|
Ferndown First School
Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9FB |
4.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Sheiling School
Horton Road, Ashley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2EB |
3.73 miles |
|
Ringwood Waldorf School
Folly Farm Lane, Ashley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2NN |
3.84 miles |
|
Aurora Beeches School
Aurora Boveridge College, Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5RT |
3.86 miles |
|
Ferndown Upper School
Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EY |
4.61 miles |
|
Ringwood School Academy
Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1SE |
4.7 miles |
|
Moyles Court School
Moyles Court, Ringwood, BH24 3NF |
4.95 miles |