Parley First School — Primary School in Ferndown

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Parley First School

Ferndown, BH22 8QE

308 Pupils

315 Capacity

4–9 Age Range

12.00% FSM %

165 Boys

143 Girls

About Parley First School

Parley First School is an Academies for pupils aged 4–9 based in Dorset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 308 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: J Bagwell.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Dorset or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Dorset
Region	South West
Administrative District	Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency	Christchurch
Ward	West Parley
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-01-2021
UKPRN	10086738
URN	148162
Data Last Updated	17-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Nicholas Yarr	Chair of Local Governing Body	30/04/2021	30/04/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jane Benton	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/02/2021	—	N/A
Headteacher John Bagwell	Local Governor	03/01/2012	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Denise Bartlett	Local Governor	30/10/2024	29/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Phillipa Britton	Local Governor	30/04/2021	01/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathan Chadd	Local Governor	01/01/2021	02/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Cucka	Local Governor	30/04/2021	30/04/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Morris	Local Governor	29/05/2023	28/05/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Rainford	Local Governor	01/09/2025	01/09/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Rebecca Reffell	Local Governor	07/11/2022	07/11/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Jessica Spreadbury	Local Governor	01/09/2025	01/09/2029	Elected by parents
Mr Nicholas Yarr	Local Governor	30/04/2021	30/04/2029	Appointed by GB/board