Verwood Church of England First School
URN: 113779 • Verwood BH31 6JF
Overview
- Name
- Verwood Church of England First School
- URN
- 113779
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 75.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Adam Parsons (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Howe Lane, Verwood BH31 6JF
Summary
Verwood Church of England First School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Verwood, Dorset, catering to children aged 2-9. The school has a current enrolment of 290 pupils, with a capacity of 312. It operates under the ethos of "Learning Values for Life," emphasising the importance of both academic learning and spiritual values derived from the fruits of the Spirit as outlined in the Bible. The school promotes six key learning values: Resilience, Reflectiveness, Reciprocity, Resourcefulness, Respect, and Responsibility.
The school day begins at 8:30 am, with dismissal times varying for different year groups. Verwood CE First School is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, encouraging children to learn from mistakes and develop self-awareness. The school also welcomes applications for admission throughout the year, with a dedicated admissions policy in place.
In addition to its educational offerings, the school provides a Family Information Service, which supports parents with resources related to childcare, local activities, and special educational needs. This reflects the school's commitment to engaging with the wider community and supporting families in various aspects of their children's development.
The school day begins at 8:30 am, with dismissal times varying for different year groups. Verwood CE First School is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, encouraging children to learn from mistakes and develop self-awareness. The school also welcomes applications for admission throughout the year, with a dedicated admissions policy in place.
In addition to its educational offerings, the school provides a Family Information Service, which supports parents with resources related to childcare, local activities, and special educational needs. This reflects the school's commitment to engaging with the wider community and supporting families in various aspects of their children's development.
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Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset
- Age range
- 2 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 312
- Pupils
- 290
- Boys
- 147
- Girls
- 143
- FSM %
- 5.50
- Open date
- Close date
- 2018-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2009-05-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 290 | 147 | 143 | 312 | 5.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 290 | 147 | 143 | 312 | 5.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 290 | 147 | 143 | 312 | 5.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 290 | 147 | 143 | 312 | 5.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 290 | 147 | 143 | 312 | 5.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 290 | 147 | 143 | 312 | 5.50 |
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