Parley First School Catchment Area
Parley First School is a academy converter primary school in Ferndown, Dorset , serving pupils aged 4–9, with 308 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–9
Age range
308
Pupils
315
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Parley First School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Parley First School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Dorset. 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 Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →Parley First School — School Information
- Full address
- Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, BH22 8QE
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–9 years
- Free school meals
- 12% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148162
Other Primary Schools in Ferndown
If Parley First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ferndown are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Parley First School
Is Parley First School oversubscribed? ▾
Parley First School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Parley First School? ▾
Admission to Parley First School is managed by Dorset. 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 Parley First School cover? ▾
Parley First School is a primary school in Ferndown, Dorset, serving pupils aged 4–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Parley First School? ▾
Parley First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.