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Rushcombe First School

Dorset, BH21 3PXPrimaryAges 4–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
81 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Rushcombe First School

Parents considering Rushcombe First School will find strong signals that it is a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 143 applications for 60 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.38. Of those, 81 were first-preference applications, and 58 first-preference offers were made, meaning most families who put it top got a place, but competition remains high. The school is one of only three primary schools in Dorset rated Outstanding by Ofsted, out of 119 in the local authority, which helps explain its draw. With a capacity of 308 and currently 314 pupils on roll, it is running slightly over capacity, another sign of its appeal. The percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.7%, below the national average, suggesting a relatively affluent intake, though the school clearly serves a broad community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHanham Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3PX
HeadteacherCaroline Mahon
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils314
Free School Meals (FSM)6.7%
School Capacity314 / 308 (102% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallArt StudiosSensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersFootballCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubScience ClubGardeningCodingChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: rushcombe.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Rushcombe First School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.