Academy · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Merley First School

Primary
Ages 5–9

Term dates

Academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's full dates

Admissions

Places for Reception and junior school are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: Primary
Ages: 5–9
Pupils: 292 (capacity 300)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Phone: 01202888455
Address: Oakley Straight, Merley, Wimborne, BH21 1SD
Website: merleyfirstschool.com

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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