Colehill First School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Pilford Heath Road Colehill Wimborne Dorset BH21 2LZ |
| Reference Number | 141768 |
Colehill First School has made a strong start as an academy school, achieving a Good overall effectiveness rating in its first inspection under the current framework. The school offers an impressive range of experiences that support pupils' personal development, with an outstanding focus on character building. Pupils show a high level of enjoyment and engagement in their learning, indicating a positive school culture and strong attendance. The leadership is effective, fostering a professional environment where staff feel valued and supported. However, there are areas for improvement in terms of curriculum delivery in some subjects where the knowledge may not be sequenced appropriately for optimal learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 147 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.98%
Girls: 51.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 2 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 3 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 4 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.1% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Colehill First School | |
| 20 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
| 28 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional focus on developing pupils' character and values.
- Strong personal development experiences for pupils.
- Effective curriculum design that is ambitious for all pupils.
- High levels of collaboration and support among pupils.
- Strong start for pupils in early years with phonics learning.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent breakdown of subject knowledge in a few subjects.
- Teaching sometimes lacks focus on specific knowledge needed for learning.
- Leadership does not always evaluate curriculum implementation effectively.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 32 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 32 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 12 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 32 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 14 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 14 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 32 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 5 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 11 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 32 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 13 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 32 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 10 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 32 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 13 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 32 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 10 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 32 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 8 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 32 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 19 | 13 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 44 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 32 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Hayeswood First School
Cutlers Place, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HN |
0.24 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Colehill Lane, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AB |
0.64 miles |
|
Dumpton School
Deans Grove House, Wimborne, BH21 7AF |
1.03 miles |
|
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
St John's Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1BX |
1.31 miles |
|
Allenbourn Middle School
East Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1PL |
1.52 miles |
|
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Campanula Way, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4FW |
1.73 miles |
|
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Hampreston Village, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7LX |
1.81 miles |
|
Merley First School
Oakley Straight, Merley, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1SD |
1.86 miles |
|
Ferndown Middle School
Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9UP |
2.35 miles |
|
Ferndown First School
Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9FB |
2.42 miles |
|
Pamphill Church of England First School
Pamphill Green, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EE |
2.61 miles |
|
St James Church of England First School
Gaunts Common, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4JN |
2.62 miles |
|
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School
Barons Road, Bearwood, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9UN |
2.77 miles |
|
Parley First School
Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8QE |
2.84 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JF |
3.07 miles |
|
Oakhurst Community First School
Shaftesbury Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DY |
3.36 miles |
|
Broadstone Middle School
Dunyeats Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AE |
3.44 miles |
|
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Durdells Avenue, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9EH |
3.45 miles |
|
West Moors Middle School
Heathfield Way, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DA |
3.47 miles |
|
Lockyer's Middle School
Blandford Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3HQ |
3.52 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Beaucroft Foundation School
Wimborne Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2SS |
0.81 miles |
|
Canford School
Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD |
1.35 miles |
|
Ferndown Upper School
Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EY |
2.2 miles |
|
Queen Elizabeth's School
Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4DT |
2.24 miles |
|
The White House School
170 Magna Road, Poole, Dorset, BH21 3AP |
2.37 miles |
|
LeAF Studio
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JW |
3.35 miles |
|
Oak Academy
Duck Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JJ |
3.52 miles |
|
Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BG |
3.6 miles |
|
Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JU |
3.97 miles |
|
The Lion Works School
543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AD |
4.07 miles |
|
Montacute School
3 Canford Heath Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9NG |
4.23 miles |
|
Magna Academy
Ashdown Close, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE |
4.24 miles |
|
The Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HS |
4.3 miles |
|
Winchelsea School
Guernsey Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4LL |
4.33 miles |
|
Portfield School
Parley Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BP |
4.35 miles |
|
Parkstone Grammar School
Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP |
4.63 miles |
|
St Aldhelm's Academy
Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HS |
4.69 miles |
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Longspee Academy
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
4.91 miles |
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St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Dale Valley Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3HY |
4.92 miles |
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Langside School
Langside Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BN |
4.96 miles |