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Verwood Church of England First School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Verwood Church of England First School
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Verwood Church of England First School
- Primary
- Verwood BH31 6JF
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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: In Nursery, children enjoy joining in with rhymes and familiar stories.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and enriching with local context consideration.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some areas of mathematics where pupils struggled to accurately recall units of measure.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Texts become longer and more complex as pupils get older.
Support for Falling Behind: Those who struggle receive the support they need to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils know the rules, rewards and consequences; most behave well and meet high expectations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Learning is adapted for pupils with SEND so that they can take part and be successful.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and trust adults if they have a problem.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils live out their belief that everyone is unique and treated equally.
Parent Feedback: Responses to Ofsted’s online questionnaire show positive feedback.
Parental Involvement: Parents use Ofsted Parent View to share opinions on the school.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are positive about opportunities to work with colleagues from other schools.
Impact on Student Progress: Morale is high in the school; Staff, including early career teachers, feel well supported.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A few subjects' curriculum implementation does not always help pupils to grasp key knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school needs precise understanding of strengths and weaknesses.
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About Us
Verwood Church of England First School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 316 students from age 2-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 29 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 2-9 | 4-9 | 4-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 29.1 | 25.2 | 18.7 |
| 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
29 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Verwood Church of England First School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
