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Parley First School | Ofsted Ratings, SEN, Reviews & Admission 2026
Parley First School
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Parley First School
- Primary
- West Parley BH22 8QE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils benefit from the sharp focus on early reading and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils follow an ambitious and inclusive curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, work is being refined and assessments need improvement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils become fluent in number facts and read every day.
Support for Falling Behind: When pupils fall behind, they are well-supported to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and report that low-level disruption is rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders are ambitious for pupils with SEND and ensure they learn the full curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is extremely rare, and pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding, and staff are confident in reporting concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinions on the school.
Parental Involvement: The school works closely with families and values individual needs.
Extracurricular Activities: Many clubs and activities are offered, including sports and art.
Outdoor Facilities: Playgrounds have plenty to do, ensuring active playtimes.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers know precisely what each pupil needs to practise.
Impact on Student Progress: Changes in curriculums ensure pupils know and remember more over time.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not check accurately what pupils know and remember.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment is not always used effectively, leading to unaddressed misconceptions.
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About Us
Parley First School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 312 students from age 4-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 4-9 | 4-9 | 5-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | 20.3 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Parley First School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1