Wimborne First School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Campanula Way Wimborne Dorset BH21 4FW |
| Reference Number | 148464 |
Wimborne First School and Nursery is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all domains assessed. The school has successfully managed significant changes in recent years, including moving to a new building and increasing its pupil intake, all while maintaining a supportive and nurturing environment. Parents appreciate the school's responsiveness to their concerns and the strong relationships fostered between staff and pupils. The curriculum is well-structured and ambitious, with effective teaching leading to high academic outcomes, particularly in phonics. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in the precision of assessment systems, which sometimes hinder pupils from showing their full capabilities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 418 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.2%
Girls: 48.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 46 | 89 |
| 2 | 32 | 35 | 67 |
| 3 | 45 | 51 | 96 |
| 4 | 41 | 21 | 62 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.4% |
| Unclassified | 14.1% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| African | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 08 May 2021 | Academy conversion letter |
| 26 Feb 2019 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Wimborne First School | |
| 26 Feb 2019 | Short inspection |
| 26 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 03 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 27 May 2002 | Full inspection |
| 27 May 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong academic and emotional support for pupils.
- Effective leadership that maintains a close-knit community feel.
- Well-structured and ambitious curriculum.
- High outcomes in phonics and other academic areas.
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes and engage well in school activities.
- Robust safeguarding measures in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment systems need further precision.
- Teachers do not consistently use assessment data to inform lesson planning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 36 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 17 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Allenbourn Middle School
East Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1PL |
0.21 miles |
|
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
St John's Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1BX |
0.55 miles |
|
Pamphill Church of England First School
Pamphill Green, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EE |
0.92 miles |
|
Dumpton School
Deans Grove House, Wimborne, BH21 7AF |
0.99 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Colehill Lane, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AB |
1.13 miles |
|
Merley First School
Oakley Straight, Merley, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1SD |
1.39 miles |
|
Colehill First School
Pilford Heath Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2LZ |
1.73 miles |
|
Hayeswood First School
Cutlers Place, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HN |
1.76 miles |
|
Lockyer's Middle School
Blandford Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3HQ |
1.98 miles |
|
Rushcombe First School
Hanham Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3PX |
2.64 miles |
|
Broadstone Middle School
Dunyeats Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AE |
2.67 miles |
|
Castle Court School
|
2.7 miles |
|
Henbury View First School
Hillside Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3TR |
2.72 miles |
|
Broadstone First School
Tudor Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AA |
2.74 miles |
|
Springdale First School
Springdale Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BW |
2.98 miles |
|
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Hampreston Village, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7LX |
3.02 miles |
|
St James Church of England First School
Gaunts Common, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4JN |
3.09 miles |
|
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School
Barons Road, Bearwood, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9UN |
3.22 miles |
|
Sturminster Marshall First School
78 High Street, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4AY |
3.61 miles |
|
Hillbourne Primary School
Kitchener Crescent, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7HX |
3.63 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Queen Elizabeth's School
Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4DT |
0.61 miles |
|
Beaucroft Foundation School
Wimborne Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2SS |
0.93 miles |
|
Canford School
Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD |
1.83 miles |
|
Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BG |
2.37 miles |
|
The White House School
170 Magna Road, Poole, Dorset, BH21 3AP |
2.87 miles |
|
Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JU |
3.34 miles |
|
Montacute School
3 Canford Heath Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9NG |
3.6 miles |
|
Ferndown Upper School
Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EY |
3.86 miles |
|
Magna Academy
Ashdown Close, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE |
3.87 miles |
|
Parkstone Grammar School
Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP |
3.92 miles |
|
LeAF Studio
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JW |
4 miles |
|
Oak Academy
Duck Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JJ |
4.13 miles |
|
Graduately Developing Futures
Valley View Farm, Castle Farm Road, Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, BH16 6DA |
4.27 miles |
|
The Lion Works School
543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AD |
4.38 miles |
|
Longspee Academy
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
4.39 miles |
|
Winchelsea School
Guernsey Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4LL |
4.56 miles |
|
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Dale Valley Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3HY |
4.64 miles |
|
St Aldhelm's Academy
Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HS |
4.84 miles |