Is Wimborne First School and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 2 July 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 89th of 116 primary schools in Dorset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Wimborne First School and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at Wimborne First School and Nursery 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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Wimborne First School and Nursery

Campanula Way, Wimborne, BH21 4FW

Local ranking89th of 116 primary schools in Dorset

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

308

Capacity

2-9

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 2 July 2024.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 418
Boys: 195 (49%)
Girls: 205 (51%)
Capacity: 308 (130% full)
SEND: 4.3%
FSM Eligible: 12.6%
EAL: 5.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 2.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 17.3
Budget per Pupil: £5,995/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 87.7%
White Other: 4.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.4%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.1%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.1%
Asian Other: 1.1%
Black African: 1.1%

87.7%

White British

4.2%

White Other

1.4%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01202882532

office@wimbornefirst.dorset.sch.uk

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Campanula Way

Wimborne, South West

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Administrative

URN: 148464
UKPRN: 10087716
Establishment No.: 2040
Trust: HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST

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