Merley First School, Wimborne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
9.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
9
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
292 pupils
300 capacity
8 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wimborne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wimborne
Admissions Demand - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Places available
3,915
Applications
3,469
Got 1st preference
89.0%
Got preferred school
97.6%
Primary admissions across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (2025/26)
Inspection History(102)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.35905%
Overall absence
2.92887%
Persistent absence
239
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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