Verwood Church of England First School
Ofsted: Good
Howe Lane, Verwood, BH31 6JFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Verwood Church of England First School is a primary school in Verwood for ages 2 to 9. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 September 2023, report published 8 November 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
Pupil numbers and mix
289 pupils on roll, with places for 330
Schools near Verwood Church of England First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Church of England Middle School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Hillside Community First School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Trinity Church of England First School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- INITIO LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Annie Nesbitt
- Phone
- 01202822652
- Address
- Howe Lane, Verwood, BH31 6JF
- Local authority
- Dorset
- URN
- 146720
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.