Verwood Church of England First School

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

GoodPrimaryAges 2–9290 pupils

Howe Lane, BH31 6JFWebsite01202822652

Good290 pupilsAges 2–9

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Pupils290

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Pupils290

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 9

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

290 / 330 (88%)

Religion

Church of England

Head Teacher

Mrs Annie Nesbitt

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Sept 2023

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

4.3%

Absence rate

Avg 6.7%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.3%vs 6.7% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence6.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.6%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support3.8%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.1%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder4 pupils (24%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health4 pupils (24%)

Speech, Language & Communication4 pupils (24%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (12%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (6%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (6%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (6%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)10

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)12

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils290

Free school meals5.5%

English as additional language1.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British94.8%

White Other2.4%

Gypsy/Roma0.7%

Traveller Irish0.7%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.7%

Asian Other0.3%

Mixed White & Asian0.3%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£4,826

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,574 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,285

Support staff£1,247

Premises£73

Energy£54

Learning resources£165

Income per pupil£4,810

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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