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Verwood Church of England First School

Verwood · Dorset · BH31 6JF. primary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 2 to 9. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Ofsted overall: Good
KS2 RWM expected: —
Attainment 8: —
English & maths 9–4: —

Ofsted publication date: 08/11/2023. Open Ofsted report

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Verwood Church of England First School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 08/11/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

Where is Verwood Church of England First School?

Verwood Church of England First School is in Verwood (BH31 6JF), Dorset. URN 146720.

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Inspection excerpt

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Pupils learn well at this school. The ambition for every pupil to succeed has been the trust’s vision through a period of significant change. The school has recently made the expectations of pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to their learning clearer. As a result, pupils know the rules, rewards and consequences. In most…

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Verwood Church of England First School
URN: 146720
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Verwood
Postcode: BH31 6JF
Ofsted overall: Good (08/11/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/146720/
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