Cranborne Church of England First School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Water Street Cranborne Wimborne Dorset BH21 5QB |
| Reference Number | 148301 |
Cranborne Church of England First School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all domains except for early years provision, which is rated 'Outstanding'. The school has not been inspected prior under section 5 of the Education Act 2005 due to its exemption until November 2020, marking this as its first full inspection. The school benefits from supportive leadership, fostering a positive learning environment where pupils demonstrate good behavior and have a strong sense of community. Parents express great satisfaction with the care and support provided to their children.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 71 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 42.25%
Girls: 57.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 2 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| 3 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 4 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2021 | Academy conversion letter |
| 23 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Cranborne Church of England First School and Nursery | |
| 23 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2004 | Full inspection |
| 06 Dec 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils display positive relationships with staff and each other.
- The early years curriculum is ambitious and prepares children well for Year 1.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and effectively engage pupils in learning.
- Pupils have access to a wide range of extracurricular activities.
- The school has high expectations and promotes a culture of respect and understanding among students.
Areas for Improvement
- Some older pupils do not consistently meet behavior expectations, impacting their learning.
- Assessment practices in some subjects do not effectively identify knowledge gaps.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Cranborne Middle School
Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5RP |
0.2 miles |
|
Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery
Wimborne St Giles, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5LX |
1.75 miles |
|
Trinity Church of England First School
Coopers Lane, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7PG |
2.89 miles |
|
Hillside Community First School
Hillside Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7HE |
3.25 miles |
|
Emmanuel Church of England Middle School
Howe Lane, Verwood, BH31 6JF |
3.6 miles |
|
Verwood Church of England First School
Howe Lane, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6JF |
3.61 miles |
|
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt
Park Lane, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3AJ |
3.95 miles |
|
Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery
Common Road, Sixpenny Handley, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5NJ |
4.56 miles |
|
Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School
Church Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RF |
4.7 miles |
|
Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School
Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3NA |
4.74 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Aurora Beeches School
Aurora Boveridge College, Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5RT |
1.11 miles |