The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
- 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–9
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 314
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Mahon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hanham Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3PX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHenbury View First School
Primary · 531m away
Springdale First School
Primary · 931m away
Lockyer's Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.3km away
Castle Court School
Independent · 1.5km away
Broadstone First School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hillbourne Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
South West Regional Assessment Centre
Special school · 2.7km away
Montacute School
Special school · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rushcombe First School's Ofsted rating?
Rushcombe First School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rushcombe First School?
Rushcombe First School currently has 314 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rushcombe First School take?
Rushcombe First School caters for pupils aged 4 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rushcombe First School?
Rushcombe First School is in Wimborne, BH21 3PX, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rushcombe First School have a sixth form?
No, Rushcombe First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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