Cranborne Middle School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 9-13 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cranborne Wimborne Dorset BH21 5RP |
| Phone | 01725517348 |
| Reference Number | 113853 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 312 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.04%
Girls: 50.96% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 34 | 38 | 72 |
| 6 | 44 | 50 | 94 |
| 7 | 45 | 33 | 78 |
| 8 | 30 | 38 | 68 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.2% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-03 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-14 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-06-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2016-11-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-03-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-02-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-03-03 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-06-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-02-07 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Cranborne Church of England First School
Water Street, Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5QB |
0.2 miles |
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Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery
Wimborne St Giles, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5LX |
1.91 miles |
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Trinity Church of England First School
Coopers Lane, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7PG |
2.99 miles |
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Hillside Community First School
Hillside Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7HE |
3.35 miles |
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Emmanuel Middle Church of England Middle School
Howe Lane, Verwood, BH31 6JF |
3.73 miles |
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Verwood Church of England First School
Howe Lane, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6JF |
3.74 miles |
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St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt
Park Lane, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3AJ |
3.9 miles |
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Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery
Common Road, Sixpenny Handley, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5NJ |
4.53 miles |
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Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School
Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3NA |
4.57 miles |
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Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School
Church Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RF |
4.85 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Aurora Beeches School
Aurora Boveridge College, Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5RT |
0.95 miles |
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Forres Sandle Manor School
Sandle Manor, Fordingbridge, SP6 1NS |
4.92 miles |