Is Cranborne Church of England First School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 12 October 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 86th of 116 primary schools in Dorset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Cranborne Church of England First School?

Applications for Reception places at Cranborne Church of England First School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Cranborne Church of England First School

Water Street, Cranborne, Wimborne, BH21 5QB

Local ranking86th of 116 primary schools in Dorset

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

140

Capacity

2-9

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 12 October 2023.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 71
Boys: 32 (44%)
Girls: 41 (56%)
Capacity: 140 (52% full)
SEND: 12.7%
FSM Eligible: 15.4%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.8%
SEN Support: 9.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 12.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.4
Budget per Pupil: £9,153/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 97.2%
Gypsy/Roma: 2.8%

97.2%

White British

2.8%

Gypsy/Roma

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01725517439

office@cranbornefirst.dsat.org.uk

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Water Street

Wimborne, South West

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Administrative

URN: 148301
UKPRN: 10087312
Establishment No.: 3317
Trust: DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST

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