Parley First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ferndown, South West BH22 8QE · Dorset
#278 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#2749 of 15,697 nationally
About Parley First School
Parley First School is a academy primary located in Ferndown, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–9. In 2025 it enrolled 313 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 76.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 278th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (76th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 313; capacity filled 99.4%.
There are 7 schools in Ferndown; Parley First School ranks 1st of 7 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%)11.5%
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 Parley First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 313
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 11.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Parley First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Ferndown First School
Ferndown · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
348 students · 1.1 km away
Ferndown Middle School
Ferndown · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
600 students · 1.2 km away
Ferndown Upper School
Ferndown · Local authority secondary · Ages 13–19
1,134 students · 1.6 km away
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
134 students · 2.2 km away
Kinson Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
179 students · 2.9 km away
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
302 students · 3.2 km away
West Moors Middle School
Ferndown · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
240 students · 3.3 km away
Oakhurst Community First School
Ferndown · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
173 students · 3.5 km away
LeAF Studio
Bournemouth · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
458 students · 3.7 km away
Elm Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
364 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
312 students
Queen's Park Infant Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
312 students
Gatehouse Primary Academy
Dawlish · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
314 students
Charlton Kings Infants' School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
311 students
Orchard Vale Community School
Barnstaple · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
311 students
Roselands Primary School
Paignton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
315 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Parley First School a good school?
Parley First School has a Success Index (England) of 76.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #278 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 Parley First School rank in South West?
Parley First School ranks #278 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #2749 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Parley First School?
Parley First School had 313 students in 2025.
Is Parley First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Parley First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Parley First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Parley First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.