Verwood Church of England First School
88%
Capacity
290
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Verwood Church of England First School
Verwood Church of England First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 9. The school has 290 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 330 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Verwood Church of England First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Annie Nesbitt, it falls under Dorset local authority.
Verwood Church of England First School is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 45 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Verwood Church of England First School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Athletics, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Choir, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Verwood Church of England First School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Howe Lane, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6JF |
| Headteacher | Annie Nesbitt |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 290 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.5% |
| School Capacity | 290 / 330 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
100
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Howe Lane, Verwood
Dorset, BH31 6JF
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