Verwood Church of England First School

URN: 146720 • Verwood BH31 6JF

Overview

Name
Verwood Church of England First School
URN
146720
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rob Christopher (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01202822652
Website
Visit
Address
Howe Lane, Verwood BH31 6JF

Summary

Verwood Church of England First School is a mixed primary academy located in Verwood, Dorset, catering to children aged 2-9. With a current enrolment of 290 pupils and a capacity of 330, the school operates under the Wimborne Academy Trust. The school day begins at 8:30 am, with dismissal times varying for different year groups.

The school emphasises a values-based education, drawing on spiritual principles from the Bible, particularly the fruits of the Spirit outlined in Galatians 5. These values—faithfulness, goodness, self-control, peace, love, joy, kindness, gentleness, and patience—are integrated into the learning environment alongside the 6 R's of learning: Resilience, Reflectiveness, Reciprocity, Resourcefulness, Respect, and Responsibility. This approach aims to foster self-aware and disciplined learners who are encouraged to learn from their mistakes.

Verwood First School is committed to inclusivity and welcomes applications for admission throughout the school year. Parents are encouraged to arrange tours to learn more about the school community and its ethos. For those interested in enrolling their children for the upcoming academic year, applications should be made through the local authority.

Key details

LA
Dorset
Age range
2 - 9
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
330
Pupils
290
Boys
145
Girls
145
FSM %
5.50
Open date
2019-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 290 145 145 330 5.50
2024-09-11 316 158 158 330 6.60
2023-09-11 308 144 164 330 9.70
2022-09-11 308 144 164 330 9.70
2021-09-11 308 151 157 312 11.90
2020-09-11 311 151 160 312 9.30

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