The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (136% full)
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–9
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 418
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Skinner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Campanula Way, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4FW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAllenbourn Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 336m away
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Primary · 888m away
Queen Elizabeth's School
Secondary · 985m away
Pamphill Church of England First School
Primary · 1.5km away
Beaucroft Foundation School
Special school · 1.5km away
Dumpton School
Independent · 1.6km away
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Middle deemed secondary · 1.8km away
South West Regional Assessment Centre
Special school · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wimborne First School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Wimborne First School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wimborne First School and Nursery?
Wimborne First School and Nursery currently has 418 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wimborne First School and Nursery take?
Wimborne First School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wimborne First School and Nursery?
Wimborne First School and Nursery is in Wimborne, BH21 4FW, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wimborne First School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Wimborne First School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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