Pamphill Church of England First School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 5-9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Pamphill Green Wimborne Dorset BH21 4EE |
| Reference Number | 147893 |
Pamphill Church of England First School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating across all inspected areas. The school is characterized by its inclusivity and nurturing environment, where pupils feel safe and happy. Parents appreciate the school's high aspirations for their children, and there are notable strengths in the curriculum, particularly how it integrates with the early years' education. The partnership with InitiLearning Trust aids in maintaining a well-structured and ambitious curriculum that supports the development of pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 70 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.29%
Girls: 45.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| 2 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 3 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 4 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 98.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for all pupils.
- Well-planned and ambitious curriculum that builds on prior knowledge.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Effective phonics teaching that begins promptly.
- Encouragement of a love for reading and parental involvement in literacy.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent expectations for pupil behavior leading to some low-level disruptions.
- Books for early readers are occasionally not well-matched to their phonics knowledge.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. 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. | 25 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 27 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 17 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 47 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 30 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 9 | 22 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 47 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 13 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 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. | 17 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 47 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 24 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 20 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 20 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 27 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 47 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 18 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 47 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 45 | 2 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Campanula Way, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4FW |
0.92 miles |
|
Allenbourn Middle School
East Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1PL |
1.12 miles |
|
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
St John's Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1BX |
1.46 miles |
|
Lockyer's Middle School
Blandford Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3HQ |
1.68 miles |
|
Dumpton School
Deans Grove House, Wimborne, BH21 7AF |
1.71 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Colehill Lane, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AB |
1.98 miles |
|
Merley First School
Oakley Straight, Merley, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1SD |
2.09 miles |
|
Castle Court School
|
2.21 miles |
|
Henbury View First School
Hillside Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3TR |
2.44 miles |
|
Rushcombe First School
Hanham Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3PX |
2.47 miles |
|
Colehill First School
Pilford Heath Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2LZ |
2.61 miles |
|
Hayeswood First School
Cutlers Place, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HN |
2.66 miles |
|
Sturminster Marshall First School
78 High Street, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4AY |
2.72 miles |
|
Broadstone First School
Tudor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AA |
2.91 miles |
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Springdale First School
Springdale Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BW |
2.94 miles |
|
Broadstone Middle School
Dunyeats Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AE |
2.96 miles |
|
St James Church of England First School
Gaunts Common, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4JN |
3.41 miles |
|
Witchampton Church of England First School
Witchampton, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5AP |
3.78 miles |
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Hillbourne Primary School
Kitchener Crescent, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7HX |
3.79 miles |
|
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Hampreston Village, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7LX |
3.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Queen Elizabeth's School
Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4DT |
0.39 miles |
|
Beaucroft Foundation School
Wimborne Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2SS |
1.8 miles |
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Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BG |
2.36 miles |
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Canford School
Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD |
2.69 miles |
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Graduately Developing Futures
Valley View Farm, Castle Farm Road, Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, BH16 6DA |
3.59 miles |
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Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JU |
3.65 miles |
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The White House School
170 Magna Road, Poole, Dorset, BH21 3AP |
3.66 miles |
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Montacute School
3 Canford Heath Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9NG |
3.88 miles |
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Parkstone Grammar School
Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP |
4.13 miles |
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Magna Academy
Ashdown Close, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE |
4.27 miles |
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Longspee Academy
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
4.69 miles |
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LeAF Studio
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JW |
4.77 miles |
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Ferndown Upper School
Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EY |
4.77 miles |
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Lytchett Minster School
Post Green Road, Purbeck, Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JD |
4.78 miles |
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Oak Academy
Duck Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JJ |
4.89 miles |