Merley First School Catchment Area
Merley First School is a academy converter primary school in Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 5–9, with 287 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5–9
Age range
287
Pupils
300
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Merley First School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Merley First School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole catchment area documents →Merley First School — School Information
- Full address
- Oakley Straight, Merley, Wimborne, BH21 1SD
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–9 years
- Free school meals
- 10.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141794
Other Primary Schools in Wimborne
If Merley First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wimborne are the next closest alternatives.
Sturminster Marshall First School Catchment Area
Community school · BH21 4AY
Rushcombe First School Catchment Area
Community school · BH21 3PX
Colehill First School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH21 2LZ
Hayeswood First School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH21 2HN
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH21 1BX
Witchampton Church of England First School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH21 5AP
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Frequently Asked Questions — Merley First School
Is Merley First School oversubscribed? ▾
Merley First School is operating close to its capacity of 300 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Merley First School? ▾
Admission to Merley First School is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Merley First School cover? ▾
Merley First School is a primary school in Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 5–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Merley First School? ▾
Merley First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.