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Pamphill Church of England First School

Academy sponsor led · Wimborne · BH21 4EE

Ages 5–9 · 67 pupils · Dorset

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

4.9%

Admissions demand

1.33 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-09-19

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.7%
Unauthorised0.6%
Authorised absence
4.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
60

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.33 · Competitive

1st preferences

20

Places offered

15

1st-preference offers

15

Total preferences (any rank)
48
Preferred offers (top 3)
15
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill89%

67 pupils · 75 places

Pupils on roll
67
Boys / girls
35 / 32
School capacity
75
Capacity fill
67 / 75 (89%)
Free school meals
9%
FSM pupils
6
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 5–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Religious ethos
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Salisbury
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Wimborne Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Fairman

Location

Address
Pamphill Green
Postcode
BH21 4EE
Town
Wimborne
County
Dorset
Local authority
Dorset
District
Dorset
Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 5–9, in Wimborne, Dorset, 67 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 9%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Salisbury.

Open schools in Wimborne
26
Primary schools in Wimborne
15
Academies among open schools in Wimborne
65% (17)
Open schools in BH21
28
Primary in BH21
15
Open schools in Dorset LA
184
Primary in Dorset LA
119

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WimborneNear BH21

  • Merley First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wimborne · BH21 1SD · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 5–9

    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM9.9%
    • Demand0.98

    2.1 miles away

  • Henbury View First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wimborne · BH21 3TR · Dorset

    Ages 5–9

    • Absence3.1%
    • FSM8.8%
    • Demand0.78

    2.4 miles away

  • Rushcombe First School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Community school · Primary

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    Ages 4–9

    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM7.3%
    • Demand1.17

    2.5 miles away

  • Colehill First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 5–9

    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM9.5%
    • Demand1.17

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  • Hayeswood First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 5–9

    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM7.4%
    • Demand0.83

    2.7 miles away

  • Sturminster Marshall First School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Wimborne · BH21 4AY · Dorset

    Ages 4–9

    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM12.2%
    • Demand1.09

    2.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Fairman
Telephone
01202883008
Website
pamphillfirstschool.org

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