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Wimborne First School and Nursery

Dorset, BH21 4FWPrimaryAges 2–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
70 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Wimborne First School and Nursery

Wimborne First School and Nursery is a popular choice among local families, with 137 applications for just 60 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.28. Of those, 70 families put it as their first preference, and all 60 places went to first-preference applicants. That kind of demand suggests a school that parents trust. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2024, rated it Good across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. That's a clean sweep of Good grades, and it's worth noting the previous inspection in 2015 also rated overall effectiveness as Good, so the school has held a consistent standard over time.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCampanula Way, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4FW
HeadteacherRichard Skinner
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils418
Free School Meals (FSM)11.7%
School Capacity418 / 308 (136% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Jul 2024
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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, 9 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsSports HallGymnasiumICT SuiteSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersFootballCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningDramaScience ClubArt ClubChoir

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 – 15:15

Source: wimbornefirst.dorset.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wimborne First School and Nursery

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