Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
90%
Capacity
135
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 5 to 9. The school has 135 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 150 places).
the school is led by headteacher Julie-Anne Palfrey, it falls under Dorset local authority.
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 24 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Cricket, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Hampreston Village, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7LX |
| Headteacher | Julie-Anne Palfrey |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 135 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.1% |
| School Capacity | 135 / 150 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 May 2013Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 24 May 2013. 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
67
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hampreston Village, Wimborne
Dorset, BH21 7LX
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