Henbury View First School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hillside Road Corfe Mullen Wimborne Dorset BH21 3TR |
| Reference Number | 147710 |
Henbury View First School has demonstrated a good overall performance in its first inspection since converting to an academy. The school boasts strong qualities in behaviour and personal development, which are rated outstanding. Pupils thrive in an inclusive environment that emphasizes respect and community values, leading to high achievements in reading, writing, and mathematics. However, the school has identified a need for improvement in developing pupils' writing skills across the curriculum, which currently does not reflect their depth of subject knowledge. The school is under the management of Hamwic Education Trust, and recent changes in governance have aimed to increase accountability and support for school leaders.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 145 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.17%
Girls: 44.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 2 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| 4 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.3% |
| White, Other | 4.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| African | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2020 | Academy conversion letter |
| 24 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Henbury View First School | |
| 24 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
| 19 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit exemplary behaviour and a strong understanding of school values.
- The school fosters an inclusive environment where every child is valued.
- Effective teaching of reading, particularly phonics, leads to high outcomes in literacy.
- Strong community links enhance pupils' sense of belonging and citizenship.
- Extensive enrichment opportunities are provided, contributing to personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' writing is not well developed across the curriculum, affecting the demonstration of their knowledge.
- Historical lack of accountability from governors has slowed necessary improvements.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 45 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 11 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Rushcombe First School
Hanham Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3PX |
0.33 miles |
|
Castle Court School
|
0.63 miles |
|
Lockyer's Middle School
Blandford Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3HQ |
0.77 miles |
|
Springdale First School
Springdale Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BW |
0.85 miles |
|
Broadstone First School
Tudor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AA |
1.37 miles |
|
Broadstone Middle School
Dunyeats Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AE |
1.72 miles |
|
Hillbourne Primary School
Kitchener Crescent, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7HX |
1.89 miles |
|
Yarrells Preparatory School
Yarrells House, Poole, BH16 5EU |
2.27 miles |
|
Upton Infant School
Guest Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5LQ |
2.27 miles |
|
Upton Junior School
St Martin's Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5NQ |
2.32 miles |
|
Pamphill Church of England First School
Pamphill Green, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EE |
2.44 miles |
|
Merley First School
Oakley Straight, Merley, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1SD |
2.5 miles |
|
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Campanula Way, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4FW |
2.72 miles |
|
Lytchett Matravers Primary School
Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6DY |
2.73 miles |
|
Sturminster Marshall First School
78 High Street, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4AY |
2.83 miles |
|
Allenbourn Middle School
East Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1PL |
2.85 miles |
|
Haymoor Junior School
Ashdown Close, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8WG |
2.87 miles |
|
Ad Astra Infant School
Sherborn Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8AP |
2.88 miles |
|
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
St John's Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1BX |
2.9 miles |
|
Bayside Academy
Turlin Road, Turlin Moor, Bayside Academy, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5AH |
2.98 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BG |
0.77 miles |
|
Graduately Developing Futures
Valley View Farm, Castle Farm Road, Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, BH16 6DA |
2.11 miles |
|
Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JU |
2.15 miles |
|
Montacute School
3 Canford Heath Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9NG |
2.25 miles |
|
Parkstone Grammar School
Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP |
2.28 miles |
|
Lytchett Minster School
Post Green Road, Purbeck, Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JD |
2.47 miles |
|
Queen Elizabeth's School
Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4DT |
2.7 miles |
|
Magna Academy
Ashdown Close, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE |
2.87 miles |
|
Longspee Academy
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
2.94 miles |
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Canford School
Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD |
3.37 miles |
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St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Dale Valley Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3HY |
3.51 miles |
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Beaucroft Foundation School
Wimborne Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2SS |
3.51 miles |
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Poole High School
Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BW |
3.55 miles |
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The White House School
170 Magna Road, Poole, Dorset, BH21 3AP |
3.68 miles |
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The Cornerstone Academy
Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4BQ |
3.82 miles |
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The Bournemouth and Poole College
North Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0LS |
4.09 miles |
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Winchelsea School
Guernsey Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4LL |
4.26 miles |
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The Lion Works School
543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AD |
4.28 miles |
|
St Aldhelm's Academy
Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HS |
4.35 miles |
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LeAF Studio
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JW |
4.5 miles |