How many pupils does Parley First School have?

Parley First School has 308 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Parley First School's Ofsted rating?

Parley First School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023).

Is Parley First School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Parley First School is part of SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Parley First School?

Parley First School is located at Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8QE.

Parley First School

Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8QE

Good

Inspected 3 July 2023

Good

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

4–9

Ages

308

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Parley First School

Parley First School is an academy converter in Ferndown, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–9. It has 308 pupils on roll. It is part of SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023) rated it Good. 11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–9
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 308 / 315 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 3 July 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

11.5%

Free school meals

EAL

6.8%

SEN support

10.1%

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

4.9%

Overall absence

10.8%

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.

17.6

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

18.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

14.48

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.4 vs 2023/24

£43,323

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£103 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.

£6,906

Spend per pupil

£6,756

Income per pupil

45%

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: Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8QE
Phone: 01202874400
Headteacher: J Bagwell
Website: http://www.parley.dorset.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Parley First School?: Parley First School is an academy converter in Ferndown, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–9.
How many pupils does Parley First School have?: Parley First School has 308 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Parley First School's Ofsted rating?: Parley First School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023).
Is Parley First School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Parley First School is part of SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Parley First School?: Parley First School is located at Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8QE.

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