Rushcombe First School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hanham Road Corfe Mullen Wimborne Dorset BH21 3PX |
| Reference Number | 113684 |
Rushcombe First School has been judged as outstanding in all areas during its recent inspection, marking its first routine inspection since being exempt under prior outstanding ratings. The school creates a supportive and productive environment, where students excel academically and personally. Parents express high satisfaction, indicating a strong community feeling. The curriculum is designed with inclusivity and ambition at its core, ensuring even those with special educational needs achieve remarkable results. The school also emphasizes personal development and has effective safeguarding measures in place.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 314 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.64%
Girls: 49.36% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 33 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 2 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | 41 | 27 | 68 |
| 4 | 27 | 38 | 65 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 20 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education across the curriculum
- Exemplary behaviour and attitudes of pupils
- High expectations set by staff for all pupils
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Strong emphasis on personal development and well-being
- Exceptional leadership and management
- Inclusive environment with a wide range of extracurricular activities
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 39 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 41 | 6 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Henbury View First School
Hillside Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3TR |
0.33 miles |
|
Springdale First School
Springdale Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BW |
0.58 miles |
|
Lockyer's Middle School
Blandford Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3HQ |
0.81 miles |
|
Castle Court School
|
0.94 miles |
|
Broadstone First School
Tudor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AA |
1.04 miles |
|
Broadstone Middle School
Dunyeats Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AE |
1.39 miles |
|
Hillbourne Primary School
Kitchener Crescent, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7HX |
1.61 miles |
|
Yarrells Preparatory School
Yarrells House, Poole, BH16 5EU |
2.25 miles |
|
Merley First School
Oakley Straight, Merley, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1SD |
2.26 miles |
|
Upton Infant School
Guest Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5LQ |
2.29 miles |
|
Upton Junior School
St Martin's Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5NQ |
2.35 miles |
|
Pamphill Church of England First School
Pamphill Green, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EE |
2.47 miles |
|
Haymoor Junior School
Ashdown Close, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8WG |
2.55 miles |
|
Ad Astra Infant School
Sherborn Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8AP |
2.56 miles |
|
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Campanula Way, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4FW |
2.64 miles |
|
Canford Heath Junior School
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
2.75 miles |
|
Allenbourn Middle School
East Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1PL |
2.75 miles |
|
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
St John's Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1BX |
2.76 miles |
|
Canford Heath Infant School
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
2.77 miles |
|
Stanley Green Infant Academy
Stanley Green Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3AA |
2.78 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BG |
0.47 miles |
|
Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JU |
1.83 miles |
|
Montacute School
3 Canford Heath Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9NG |
1.94 miles |
|
Parkstone Grammar School
Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP |
2 miles |
|
Graduately Developing Futures
Valley View Farm, Castle Farm Road, Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, BH16 6DA |
2.42 miles |
|
Magna Academy
Ashdown Close, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE |
2.55 miles |
|
Lytchett Minster School
Post Green Road, Purbeck, Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JD |
2.62 miles |
|
Longspee Academy
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
2.66 miles |
|
Queen Elizabeth's School
Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4DT |
2.69 miles |
|
Canford School
Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD |
3.12 miles |
|
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Dale Valley Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3HY |
3.21 miles |
|
Poole High School
Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BW |
3.33 miles |
|
Beaucroft Foundation School
Wimborne Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2SS |
3.37 miles |
|
The White House School
170 Magna Road, Poole, Dorset, BH21 3AP |
3.37 miles |
|
The Cornerstone Academy
Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4BQ |
3.68 miles |
|
The Bournemouth and Poole College
North Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0LS |
3.82 miles |
|
Winchelsea School
Guernsey Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4LL |
3.93 miles |
|
The Lion Works School
543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AD |
3.95 miles |
|
St Aldhelm's Academy
Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HS |
4.03 miles |
|
LeAF Studio
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JW |
4.18 miles |