Colehill First School
98%
Capacity
147
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About Colehill First School
Colehill First School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 5 to 9. The school has 147 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 150 places).
Ofsted has rated Colehill First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sharon Staddon, it falls under Dorset local authority.
Colehill First School is a popular choice with families — it received 105 applications for 30 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
Colehill First School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Colehill First School include Library, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Forest School, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Dance, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Colehill First School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Pilford Heath Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2LZ |
| Headteacher | Sharon Staddon |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 147 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.8% |
| School Capacity | 147 / 150 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
105
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pilford Heath Road, Wimborne
Dorset, BH21 2LZ
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