Verwood Church of England First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Verwood, South West BH31 6JF · Dorset
#310 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#3154 of 15,697 nationally
About Verwood Church of England First School
Verwood Church of England First School is a academy primary located in Verwood, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–9. In 2025 it enrolled 289 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 74.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 310th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (74th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 289; capacity filled 87.6%.
There are 4 schools in Verwood; Verwood Church of England First School ranks 1st of 4 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%)12.2%
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 Verwood Church of England First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 289
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 87.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Verwood Church of England First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Emmanuel Church of England Middle School
Verwood · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
434 students · 157 m away
Hillside Community First School
Verwood · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
221 students · 1.4 km away
Trinity Church of England First School
Verwood · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
128 students · 1.6 km away
Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
84 students · 1.9 km away
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
Ferndown · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
148 students · 4.8 km away
Oakhurst Community First School
Ferndown · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
173 students · 5.5 km away
St Ives Primary & Nursery School
Ringwood · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
245 students · 5.7 km away
Cranborne Church of England First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
73 students · 5.8 km away
West Moors Middle School
Ferndown · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
240 students · 5.8 km away
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt
Fordingbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
125 students · 5.8 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Westlea Primary School
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289 students
St Andrew's Church Junior School
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290 students
Grange Junior School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
291 students
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Liskeard · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
292 students
Merley First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
292 students
Minehead First School
Minehead · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
286 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Verwood Church of England First School a good school?
Verwood Church of England First School has a Success Index (England) of 74.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #310 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 Verwood Church of England First School rank in South West?
Verwood Church of England First School ranks #310 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #3154 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Verwood Church of England First School?
Verwood Church of England First School had 289 students in 2025.
Is Verwood Church of England First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Verwood Church of England First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Verwood Church of England First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Verwood Church of England First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.