The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–9
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 68
- Capacity
- 46%
- FSM
- 16.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mrs Sharon Bentley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
78 High Street, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4AY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Sturminster Marshall First School's Ofsted rating?
Sturminster Marshall First School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sturminster Marshall First School?
Sturminster Marshall First School currently has 68 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sturminster Marshall First School take?
Sturminster Marshall First School caters for pupils aged 4 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sturminster Marshall First School?
Sturminster Marshall First School is in Wimborne, BH21 4AY, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sturminster Marshall First School have a sixth form?
No, Sturminster Marshall First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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