Henbury View First School
94%
Capacity
145
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Henbury View First School
Henbury View 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 145 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 154 places).
Ofsted has rated Henbury View First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sally Wall, it falls under Dorset local authority.
Henbury View First School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 25 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Henbury View First School include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Library, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Dance, Football, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Choir, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Henbury View 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 | Hillside Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3TR |
| Headteacher | Sally Wall |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 145 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.5% |
| School Capacity | 145 / 154 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2024. 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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
83
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (19% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hillside Road, Wimborne
Dorset, BH21 3TR
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