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Schools · Arrowsmith
Schools in the Merley built-up area
2 schools in the Merley built-up area, plus 8 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the Merley built-up area, which includes Arrowsmith. There are no separate figures for Arrowsmith. What each figure covers
In the area
2
Nearby (5 km)
8
Pupils in area
942
Phases
2
OtherPrimaryMiddleCentre of Arrowsmith
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Other
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canford School | Other independent school | Not yet inspected | 650 | BH21 3AD |
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merley First School | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Nov 2023 · Read report | 292 | BH21 1SD |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South West Regional Assessment Centre Other | Special post 16 institution | Not yet inspected | n/a | 1.8 km |
| The White House School Other | Other independent special school | Not yet inspected | 46 | 2.4 km |
| Lockyer's Middle School Middle | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Oct 2022 · Read report | 436 | 2.8 km |
| Rushcombe First School Primary | Community school | Outstanding Graded inspection, Nov 2022 · Read report | 313 | 3 km |
| St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne Primary | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Jan 2023 · Read report | 148 | 3.2 km |
| Henbury View First School Primary | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Nov 2023 · Read report | 148 | 3.4 km |
| Allenbourn Middle School Middle | Academy converter | personal development: Outstandingquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Outstandingleadership and management: Good Inspection, Jan 2025 · Read report | 499 | 3.7 km |
| Beaucroft Foundation School Other | Foundation special school | Good Graded inspection, Nov 2023 · Read report | 241 | 4 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).