The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 306
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mr Richard Stevens (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5RP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Cranborne Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Cranborne Middle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cranborne Middle School?
Cranborne Middle School currently has 306 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cranborne Middle School take?
Cranborne Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Cranborne Middle School?
Cranborne Middle School is in Wimborne, BH21 5RP, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cranborne Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Cranborne Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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