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Pamphill Church of England First School

Dorset, BH21 4EEPrimaryAges 5–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Pamphill Church of England First School

Pamphill Church of England First School is a small state primary in Dorset, with 70 pupils on roll against a capacity of 75, meaning it runs very close to full. Its intake reflects a relatively low level of disadvantage: 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average that typically sits around 23-24%. The school is clearly in high demand. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, it received 28 applications for just 9 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.11 to one. All 8 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that families who put it top of their list are very likely to get in, but competition for remaining places is fierce. The school serves the 5-9 age range and has a Church of England character, with headteacher Sarah Fairman leading a mixed-gender cohort in the Dorset local authority area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPamphill Green, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EE
HeadteacherSarah Fairman
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils70
Free School Meals (FSM)10.0%
School Capacity70 / 75 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomPlaying FieldsArt StudiosForest SchoolLibraryDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

Cross CountryFootballGymnasticsRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningFilm ClubBook ClubCodingDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Pamphill Church of England First School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.