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Wimborne First School and Nursery

Academy converter · Wimborne · BH21 4FW

Ages 2–9 · 400 pupils · Dorset

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

4.2%

Admissions demand

0.95 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-07-02

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 absence4.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)6.6%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
3.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.7%
Enrolments in measure
286

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

0.95 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

54

Places offered

58

1st-preference offers

54

Total preferences (any rank)
119
Preferred offers (top 3)
57
Applications from outside LA
17
Offers to outside-LA applicants
3

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 fill120%

400 pupils · 308 places

Pupils on roll
400
Boys / girls
195 / 205
School capacity
308
Capacity fill
400 / 308 (130%)
Free school meals
12.9%
FSM pupils
49
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Hamwic Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr Richard Skinner

Location

Address
Campanula Way
Postcode
BH21 4FW
Town
Wimborne
County
Dorset
Local authority
Dorset
District
Dorset
Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole
Urban/rural
Urban: 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 converter (primary), Ages 2–9, in Wimborne, Dorset, 400 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 12.9%.

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

    1.4 miles away

  • Colehill First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wimborne · BH21 2LZ · Dorset

    Ages 5–9

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

    1.7 miles away

  • Hayeswood First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wimborne · BH21 2HN · Dorset

    Ages 5–9

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

    1.8 miles away

  • Rushcombe First School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Community school · Primary

    Wimborne · BH21 3PX · Dorset

    Ages 4–9

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

    2.6 miles away

  • Henbury View First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wimborne · BH21 3TR · Dorset

    Ages 5–9

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

    2.7 miles away

  • Broadstone First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Broadstone · BH18 8AA · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 4–9

    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM9.8%
    • Demand1.00

    2.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Richard Skinner
Telephone
01202882532
Website
http://www.wimbornefirst.dorset.sch.uk/

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