Parley First School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 9
Ofsted: Good

Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, BH22 8QEOpen in maps

Parley First School is a primary school in Ferndown for ages 4 to 9. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 July 2023, report published 18 September 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

313 pupils on roll, with places for 315

Eligible for free school meals11.5%

11.5%, 15 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1%

1%, 20.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.3%

15.3%, 0.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.8%

5.8%, 0.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Parley First School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Ferndown First School0.7 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Ferndown Middle School0.7 milesOfsted: Good45% met the expected standard
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Kinson Academy2 milesOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard
Christ The King Catholic Primary School2 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good15% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
4 to 9
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr J Bagwell
Phone
01202874400
Website
parley.dorset.sch.uk
Address
Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, BH22 8QE
Local authority
Dorset
URN
148162

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.