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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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