Parley First School, based in Ferndown, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 to 9. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Parley First School currently has around 309 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.5% boys and 51.5% girls. Around 7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 7 pupils.
| Address: | Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, BH22 8QE |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Dorset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr J Bagwell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 113682 |
| Age Range: | 5 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 309 |
| Number of Boys: | 150 |
| Number of Girls: | 159 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parley First School Glenmoor Road , BH22 8QE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parley First School Glenmoor Road , BH22 8QE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown First School Mountbatten Drive , BH22 9FB | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown First School Mountbatten Drive , BH22 9FB | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Hampreston Village , BH21 7LX | 4out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown Upper School Cherry Grove , BH22 9EY | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfield School Parley Lane , BH23 6BP | 3out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.