# Parley First School — Ferndown, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** John Bagwell

## Contact

- **Address:** Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, Dorset
- **Phone:** 01202 874400
- **Website:** http://www.parley.dorset.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ferndown/parley-first-school-21546

## About

Parley First School strives to create an atmosphere where all children and adults feel safe, valued and included and where our achievements are celebrated.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jul 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Jul 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jul 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jul 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jul 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jul 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Wonderful School Experience: We've been really happy with Parley First School. The staff are so supportive and the facilities are great. My child loves attending the Peardrops Breakfast/After School Club and the eco council activities. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Education and Values: Parley First School has exceeded our expectations. The teaching is excellent, and the values of the school really shine through. My child feels safe and included, and we appreciate the communication from the school. *(Feb 2021)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Experience: While we appreciated the dedication of the teachers, we felt that the school could have been more flexible with their SEN policies. However, we did enjoy the extra-curricular activities and the sense of community. *(Sep 2020)*

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