How many pupils does Merley First School have?

Merley First School has 287 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Merley First School's Ofsted rating?

Merley First School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 November 2023).

Is Merley First School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Merley First School is part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Merley First School?

Merley First School is located at Oakley Straight, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH21 1SD.

Merley First School

Oakley Straight, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH21 1SD

Good

Inspected 29 November 2023

Good

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

5–9

Ages

287

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Merley First School

Merley First School is an academy converter in Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 5–9. It has 287 pupils on roll. It is part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 November 2023) rated it Good. 9.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 5–9
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 287 / 300 (96%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 29 November 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

9.9%

Free school meals

1.4%

EAL

0.7%

SEN support

11.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

3.4%

Overall absence

2.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

14.2

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

20.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

7.34

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

£35,801

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↓ −£2,991 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£4,993

Spend per pupil

£5,564

Income per pupil

57%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Oakley Straight, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH21 1SD
Phone: 01202888455
Headteacher: Rebecca Baldwin
Website: www.merleyfirstschool.com/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Merley First School?: Merley First School is an academy converter in Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 5–9.
How many pupils does Merley First School have?: Merley First School has 287 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Merley First School's Ofsted rating?: Merley First School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 November 2023).
Is Merley First School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Merley First School is part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Merley First School?: Merley First School is located at Oakley Straight, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH21 1SD.

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