Wimborne First School and Nursery
Details
| Age Range | 2-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Address | Campanula Way, BH21 4FW |
| School Website | www.wimbornefirst.dorset.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1202882532 |
| URN | 148464 |
School Census
| Total | 331 |
| Girls/Boys | 163/168 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.2%/50.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 32 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/07/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 02/07/2024 | Good |
| 26/02/2015 | Good |
| 03/03/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/07/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/02/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/03/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 119 |
| As First Preference | 54 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 58 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 54 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 144 |
| As First Preference | 72 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 72 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 72 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 114 |
| As First Preference | 52 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 55 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 71% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 32% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 13% |
| no | 87% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 12% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Allenbourn Middle School
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: East Borough, , BH21 1PL
Dumpton School
(0.46 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 2-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Deans Grove House, , BH21 7AF
Beaucroft Foundation School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wimborne Road, , BH21 2SS
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: St John's Hill, , BH21 1BX