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Verwood Church of England First School

Academy converter · Verwood · BH31 6JF

Ages 2–9 · 289 pupils · Dorset

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

5.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-09-26

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)9.6%
Unauthorised1.6%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.3%
Enrolments in measure
240

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill88%

289 pupils · 330 places

Pupils on roll
289
Boys / girls
145 / 144
School capacity
330
Capacity fill
289 / 330 (88%)
Free school meals
12.2%
FSM pupils
33
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Salisbury
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Wimborne Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Annie Nesbitt

Location

Address
Howe Lane
Postcode
BH31 6JF
Town
Verwood
County
Dorset
Local authority
Dorset
District
Dorset
Constituency
North Dorset
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–9, in Verwood, Dorset, 289 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 12.2%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Salisbury.

Open schools in Verwood
4
Primary schools in Verwood
3
Academies among open schools in Verwood
100% (4)
Open schools in BH31
4
Primary in BH31
3
Open schools in Dorset LA
184
Primary in Dorset LA
119

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in VerwoodNear BH31

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Annie Nesbitt
Telephone
01202822652
Website
http://www.verwoodfirst.dorset.sch.uk/

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