Parley First School
URN: 148162 • Ferndown BH22 8QE
Overview
- Name
- Parley First School
- URN
- 148162
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CASTLEMAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- J Bagwell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202874400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Glenmoor Road, Ferndown BH22 8QE
Summary
Parley First School, located in Ferndown, Dorset, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrollment of 308 pupils and a capacity of 315. Established in 1967, the school has undergone significant refurbishment and expansion, providing extensive grounds that include playgrounds, gardens, and a sports field, which support a range of outdoor learning activities. The school is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment where all children can thrive and appreciate personal, religious, and cultural differences.
The school’s ethos emphasizes high expectations for both students and staff, promoting self-discipline, cooperation, and respect within the school community. Parley First School is a UNICEF Rights Respecting School, encouraging children to understand their rights and responsibilities through the development of a class charter. This initiative helps instill values of kindness, responsibility, and community engagement among students.
Parley First School aims to be at the heart of the local community, maintaining positive relationships with families and the wider community. The school prioritizes pastoral care, ensuring that staff are attentive to the individual needs of each child, creating an environment where they feel safe and valued.
The school’s ethos emphasizes high expectations for both students and staff, promoting self-discipline, cooperation, and respect within the school community. Parley First School is a UNICEF Rights Respecting School, encouraging children to understand their rights and responsibilities through the development of a class charter. This initiative helps instill values of kindness, responsibility, and community engagement among students.
Parley First School aims to be at the heart of the local community, maintaining positive relationships with families and the wider community. The school prioritizes pastoral care, ensuring that staff are attentive to the individual needs of each child, creating an environment where they feel safe and valued.
Useful links
- Trust Finance and Governance (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Governor Vacancies (governance)
- Key Information (including SEND and Safeguarding) (sen)
- 01202 874400 (other)
- Admissions and In-Year Applications (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies and Procedures (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Parley First School (66.4)
- Ferndown First School (64.3)
- Oakhurst Community First School (60.2)
- Oakhurst Community First School (59.7)
- Ferndown First School (59.5)
Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 4 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CASTLEMAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 308
- Boys
- 165
- Girls
- 143
- FSM %
- 12.00
- Open date
- 2021-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 308 | 165 | 143 | 315 | 12.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 312 | 166 | 146 | 315 | 11.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 314 | 168 | 146 | 315 | 9.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 314 | 168 | 146 | 300 | 9.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 311 | 163 | 148 | 300 | 9.60 |
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