Merley First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Wimborne, South West BH21 1SD · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
#188 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#1926 of 15,697 nationally
About Merley First School
Merley First School is a academy primary located in Wimborne, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 5–9. In 2025 it enrolled 292 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 81.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 188th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (81th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 292; capacity filled 97.3%.
There are 22 schools in Wimborne; Merley First School ranks 10th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)9.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Merley First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 292
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 97.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Merley First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Canford School
Wimborne · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
650 students · 1.4 km away
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students · 1.6 km away
Allenbourn Middle School
Wimborne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
499 students · 2.1 km away
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
400 students · 2.2 km away
Broadstone Middle School
Broadstone · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
542 students · 2.6 km away
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Wimborne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
563 students · 2.7 km away
Hayeswood First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students · 2.7 km away
Corfe Hills School
Broadstone · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
943 students · 2.9 km away
Broadstone First School
Broadstone · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
305 students · 2.9 km away
Colehill First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Liskeard · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
292 students
Kings Ash Academy
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
293 students
Grange Junior School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
291 students
Henbury Court Primary Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
294 students
Wembdon St George's Church School
Bridgwater · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
294 students
St Andrew's Church Junior School
Burnham-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
290 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Merley First School a good school?
Merley First School has a Success Index (England) of 81.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #188 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Merley First School rank in South West?
Merley First School ranks #188 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #1926 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Merley First School?
Merley First School had 292 students in 2025.
Is Merley First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Merley First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Merley First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Merley First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.