St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | St John's Hill Wimborne Dorset BH21 1BX |
| Reference Number | 141821 |
St John’s Church of England First School is performing well overall, receiving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas. This marks the school's first inspection since it became an academy, following a previous outstanding judgement when it was a voluntary controlled school. The school is noted for its strong educational ethos centered around values such as love, friendship, and forgiveness, which are integral to daily life and foster a positive learning environment. Pupils demonstrate high levels of respect and engagement, contributing to a harmonious school culture.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 141 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.19%
Girls: 46.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| 4 | 13 | 13 | 26 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.7% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School, Wimborne | |
| 09 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
| 22 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and demonstrate positive behaviour.
- Curriculum knowledge is well sequenced and effective in subjects like mathematics and science.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs, with tailored learning plans.
- Leaders prioritize reading and have implemented a successful phonics programme.
- Parents express overwhelming positivity about the school.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment is not always effectively used to match learning to pupil needs.
- Subject leadership varies, with some areas needing clearer implementation strategies.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Allenbourn Middle School
East Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1PL |
0.37 miles |
|
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Campanula Way, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4FW |
0.55 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Colehill Lane, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AB |
0.82 miles |
|
Dumpton School
Deans Grove House, Wimborne, BH21 7AF |
0.92 miles |
|
Merley First School
Oakley Straight, Merley, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1SD |
1.01 miles |
|
Hayeswood First School
Cutlers Place, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HN |
1.29 miles |
|
Colehill First School
Pilford Heath Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2LZ |
1.31 miles |
|
Pamphill Church of England First School
Pamphill Green, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EE |
1.46 miles |
|
Lockyer's Middle School
Blandford Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3HQ |
2.22 miles |
|
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Hampreston Village, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7LX |
2.47 miles |
|
Broadstone Middle School
Dunyeats Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AE |
2.5 miles |
|
Broadstone First School
Tudor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AA |
2.64 miles |
|
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School
Barons Road, Bearwood, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9UN |
2.73 miles |
|
Rushcombe First School
Hanham Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3PX |
2.76 miles |
|
Henbury View First School
Hillside Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3TR |
2.9 miles |
|
Castle Court School
|
2.99 miles |
|
Springdale First School
Springdale Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BW |
3 miles |
|
St James Church of England First School
Gaunts Common, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4JN |
3.17 miles |
|
Ferndown Middle School
Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9UP |
3.45 miles |
|
Hillbourne Primary School
Kitchener Crescent, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7HX |
3.5 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Beaucroft Foundation School
Wimborne Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2SS |
0.62 miles |
|
Queen Elizabeth's School
Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4DT |
1.16 miles |
|
Canford School
Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD |
1.29 miles |
|
The White House School
170 Magna Road, Poole, Dorset, BH21 3AP |
2.36 miles |
|
Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BG |
2.41 miles |
|
Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JU |
3.13 miles |
|
Ferndown Upper School
Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EY |
3.36 miles |
|
Montacute School
3 Canford Heath Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9NG |
3.39 miles |
|
LeAF Studio
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JW |
3.49 miles |
|
Magna Academy
Ashdown Close, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE |
3.58 miles |
|
Oak Academy
Duck Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JJ |
3.63 miles |
|
Parkstone Grammar School
Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP |
3.75 miles |
|
The Lion Works School
543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AD |
3.93 miles |
|
Winchelsea School
Guernsey Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4LL |
4.13 miles |
|
Longspee Academy
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
4.16 miles |
|
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Dale Valley Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3HY |
4.34 miles |
|
St Aldhelm's Academy
Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HS |
4.43 miles |
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The Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HS |
4.54 miles |
|
Graduately Developing Futures
Valley View Farm, Castle Farm Road, Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, BH16 6DA |
4.62 miles |
|
Langside School
Langside Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BN |
4.95 miles |