Merley First School
URN: 141794 • Wimborne BH21 1SD
Overview
- Name
- Merley First School
- URN
- 141794
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- INITIO LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Baldwin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202888455
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oakley Straight, Wimborne BH21 1SD
Summary
Merley First School is a mixed primary academy located in Wimborne, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 287 pupils and a capacity of 300. The school operates under the Initio Learning Trust and provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for children aged 4 to 9. The school day runs from 8:55 AM to 3:15 PM, offering 32.5 hours of education each week.
The curriculum at Merley First School focuses on developing key skills in communication, literacy, and numeracy, while fostering a love for learning through engaging activities. The school features ten classrooms, each equipped with modern technology, including interactive whiteboards and Chromebooks. Outdoor learning is enhanced by a wooded nature area, playgrounds, and a variety of facilities that encourage exploration and physical activity.
Community involvement is highly valued at Merley First School, with strong partnerships between parents, staff, and governors. The school promotes a positive ethos based on respect, engagement, and readiness, ensuring that every child is supported in their personal and academic growth. Parents are encouraged to participate actively in their child's education and the school community.
The curriculum at Merley First School focuses on developing key skills in communication, literacy, and numeracy, while fostering a love for learning through engaging activities. The school features ten classrooms, each equipped with modern technology, including interactive whiteboards and Chromebooks. Outdoor learning is enhanced by a wooded nature area, playgrounds, and a variety of facilities that encourage exploration and physical activity.
Community involvement is highly valued at Merley First School, with strong partnerships between parents, staff, and governors. The school promotes a positive ethos based on respect, engagement, and readiness, ensuring that every child is supported in their personal and academic growth. Parents are encouraged to participate actively in their child's education and the school community.
Useful links
- e4education (other)
- Initio Learning Trust (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 5 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- INITIO LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 287
- Boys
- 153
- Girls
- 134
- FSM %
- 10.10
- Open date
- 2015-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 287 | 153 | 134 | 300 | 10.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 285 | 151 | 134 | 300 | 9.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 302 | 159 | 143 | 300 | 7.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 302 | 159 | 143 | 300 | 7.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 305 | 159 | 146 | 300 | 5.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 305 | 155 | 150 | 300 | 6.20 |
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