The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–9
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 71
- Capacity
- 51%
- FSM
- 13.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Annette Faithfull (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Water Street, Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5QB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Cranborne Church of England First School's Ofsted rating?
Cranborne Church of England First School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cranborne Church of England First School?
Cranborne Church of England First School currently has 71 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cranborne Church of England First School take?
Cranborne Church of England First School caters for pupils aged 2 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cranborne Church of England First School?
Cranborne Church of England First School is in Wimborne, BH21 5QB, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cranborne Church of England First School have a sixth form?
No, Cranborne Church of England First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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