How many pupils does Verwood Church of England First School have?

Verwood Church of England First School has 290 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Verwood Church of England First School's Ofsted rating?

Verwood Church of England First School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).

Is Verwood Church of England First School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Verwood Church of England First School is part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Verwood Church of England First School?

Verwood Church of England First School is located at Howe Lane, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6JF.

Verwood Church of England First School

Howe Lane, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6JF

Good

Inspected 26 September 2023

Good

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

2–9

Ages

290

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Verwood Church of England First School

Verwood Church of England First School is an academy converter in Verwood, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–9. It has 290 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023) rated it Good. 11.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–9
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 290 / 330 (88%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 26 September 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

11.4%

Free school meals

2.1%

EAL

2.1%

SEN support

3.8%

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

4.3%

Overall absence

6.7%

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.

10.15

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

28.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

7.6

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

£42,731

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,925 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

0.95

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.1 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.

£5,478

Spend per pupil

£6,127

Income per pupil

49%

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: Howe Lane, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6JF
Phone: 01202822652
Headteacher: Annie Nesbitt
Website: http://www.verwoodfirst.dorset.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Verwood Church of England First School?: Verwood Church of England First School is an academy converter in Verwood, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–9.
How many pupils does Verwood Church of England First School have?: Verwood Church of England First School has 290 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Verwood Church of England First School's Ofsted rating?: Verwood Church of England First School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).
Is Verwood Church of England First School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Verwood Church of England First School is part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Verwood Church of England First School?: Verwood Church of England First School is located at Howe Lane, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6JF.

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