Parley First School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Glenmoor Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 8QE |
| Reference Number | 148162 |
Parley First School demonstrates a solid performance across all key areas, achieving good ratings in overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school emphasizes an inclusive and ambitious curriculum that fosters a positive learning environment, encouraging pupils to develop independence and responsibility. Pupils express happiness and safety within the school, backed by a strong culture of reading and effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school is proud of its community roots and operates under the guidance of Castleman Academy Trust since its conversion to an academy in January 2021.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 308 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.57%
Girls: 46.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 35 | 61 |
| 2 | 39 | 23 | 62 |
| 3 | 33 | 31 | 64 |
| 4 | 35 | 26 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 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 | 03 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2021 | Academy conversion letter |
| 03 Mar 2020 | School inspection |
| Previously as Parley First School | |
| 03 Mar 2020 | School inspection |
| 09 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 23 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
| 08 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils develop independence and responsibility.
- Strong focus on early reading and mathematics.
- Culture of reading is well established.
- Low levels of disruption and bullying are reported.
- Pastoral care is a recognized strength.
- Variety of extracurricular clubs and activities available.
- Strong relationships between adults and pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum areas lack precise learning targets.
- Activities in early years sometimes do not match intended learning outcomes.
- Ineffective use of assessment in some subjects hinders accurate understanding of pupil progress.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 43 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 13 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Ferndown First School
Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9FB |
0.65 miles |
|
Ferndown Middle School
Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9UP |
0.73 miles |
|
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Hampreston Village, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7LX |
1.4 miles |
|
Kinson Academy
School Lane, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9DG |
1.77 miles |
|
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Durdells Avenue, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9EH |
1.99 miles |
|
West Moors Middle School
Heathfield Way, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DA |
2.04 miles |
|
Oakhurst Community First School
Shaftesbury Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DY |
2.15 miles |
|
Elm Academy
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JN |
2.31 miles |
|
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School
Barons Road, Bearwood, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9UN |
2.48 miles |
|
The Epiphany School
Shillingstone Drive, Muscliff, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3PE |
2.49 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JF |
2.49 miles |
|
Hill View Primary Academy
Hill View Road, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5BD |
2.57 miles |
|
Kingsleigh Primary School
Hadow Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HT |
2.6 miles |
|
Heathlands Primary Academy
Springwater Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8HB |
2.66 miles |
|
Hayeswood First School
Cutlers Place, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HN |
2.69 miles |
|
Colehill First School
Pilford Heath Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2LZ |
2.84 miles |
|
Muscliff Primary School
Broadway Lane, Throop, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 0AB |
2.87 miles |
|
Winton Primary School
Oswald Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2TG |
2.88 miles |
|
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Vicarage Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2SA |
3.02 miles |
|
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3BY |
3.23 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Ferndown Upper School
Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EY |
1.01 miles |
|
Portfield School
Parley Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BP |
1.52 miles |
|
LeAF Studio
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JW |
2.27 miles |
|
The White House School
170 Magna Road, Poole, Dorset, BH21 3AP |
2.38 miles |
|
Oak Academy
Duck Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JJ |
2.41 miles |
|
The Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HS |
2.55 miles |
|
Canford School
Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD |
2.68 miles |
|
Glenmoor Academy
Beswick Avenue, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4EX |
3.13 miles |
|
Winton Academy
Winton Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4HT |
3.16 miles |
|
The Lion Works School
543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AD |
3.23 miles |
|
Bournemouth School for Girls
Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9UJ |
3.39 miles |
|
Bournemouth School
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PY |
3.4 miles |
|
Beaucroft Foundation School
Wimborne Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2SS |
3.55 miles |
|
Winchelsea School
Guernsey Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4LL |
3.55 miles |
|
Langside School
Langside Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BN |
3.58 miles |
|
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PW |
3.63 miles |
|
St Aldhelm's Academy
Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HS |
3.9 miles |
|
Linwood School
Alma Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1AJ |
3.95 miles |
|
Talbot Heath School
Rothesay Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ |
4.25 miles |
|
Magna Academy
Ashdown Close, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE |
4.44 miles |