Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Road Three Legged Cross Wimborne Dorset BH21 6RF |
| Reference Number | 142512 |
Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School has recently undergone its first inspection as an academy school, receiving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating. The school has demonstrated notable strengths in creating a positive learning environment where pupils are eager to learn and exhibit good behavior. The school's leadership is effective, and there is a strong focus on personal development, with pupils engaged in a variety of enriching activities beyond the classroom. Efforts in promoting pupils' literacy skills in the early years and implementing a coherent curriculum from Nursery to Year 4 have also been highlighted as significant successes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 102 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.96%
Girls: 48.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 17.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 14.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| 2 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 4 | 14 | 5 | 19 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.5% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.9% |
| Irish | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| African | 2% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Three Legged Cross First School | |
| 20 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
| 20 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are polite, well-mannered, and eager to learn.
- The school emphasizes effective communication and literacy skills in early years education.
- Children benefit from regular phonics practice that enhances their reading fluency.
- The curriculum is clear, coherent, and well-structured to foster knowledge retention.
- Staff nurture pupils' talents and interests through various extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Subject leadership is underdeveloped in some areas, affecting curriculum assessment and adaptation.
- Teachers sometimes do not adequately use assessments to close knowledge gaps.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Verwood Church of England First School
Howe Lane, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6JF |
1.2 miles |
|
Emmanuel Church of England Middle School
Howe Lane, Verwood, BH31 6JF |
1.25 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JF |
1.78 miles |
|
Hillside Community First School
Hillside Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7HE |
1.99 miles |
|
Trinity Church of England First School
Coopers Lane, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7PG |
2.2 miles |
|
Oakhurst Community First School
Shaftesbury Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DY |
2.23 miles |
|
West Moors Middle School
Heathfield Way, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DA |
2.43 miles |
|
St Ives Primary & Nursery School
Sandy Lane, St Ives, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2LE |
2.94 miles |
|
Ferndown Middle School
Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9UP |
3.65 miles |
|
Ferndown First School
Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9FB |
3.7 miles |
|
St James Church of England First School
Gaunts Common, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4JN |
3.74 miles |
|
Colehill First School
Pilford Heath Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2LZ |
4.28 miles |
|
Parley First School
Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8QE |
4.28 miles |
|
Ringwood Church of England Infant School
School Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1LG |
4.39 miles |
|
Hayeswood First School
Cutlers Place, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HN |
4.39 miles |
|
Ringwood Junior School
Hightown Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1NH |
4.52 miles |
|
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt
Park Lane, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3AJ |
4.63 miles |
|
Cranborne Church of England First School
Water Street, Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5QB |
4.7 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Colehill Lane, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AB |
4.73 miles |
|
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Hampreston Village, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7LX |
4.77 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Sheiling School
Horton Road, Ashley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2EB |
3.24 miles |
|
Ferndown Upper School
Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EY |
3.43 miles |
|
Ringwood Waldorf School
Folly Farm Lane, Ashley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2NN |
3.43 miles |
|
Ringwood School Academy
Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1SE |
4.47 miles |
|
Beaucroft Foundation School
Wimborne Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2SS |
4.94 miles |