How many pupils does Cranborne Middle School have?

Cranborne Middle School has 306 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Cranborne Middle School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

65% of pupils at Cranborne Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Cranborne Middle School?

Cranborne Middle School is located at Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5RP.

Cranborne Middle School

Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5RP

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

65%

KS2 expected

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

9–13

Ages

306

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Cranborne Middle School

Cranborne Middle School is a community school in Wimborne, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 9–13. It has 306 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Age Range: Ages 9–13
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 306 / 256 (120%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

18.5%

Free school meals

0.4%

EAL

3.6%

SEN support

4.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

5.7%

Overall absence

14.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

16.72

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

18.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

5.95

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

£51,847

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,152 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,640

Spend per pupil

£7,129

Income per pupil

53%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5RP
Phone: 01725517348
Headteacher: Richard Stevens
Website: http://www.cranbornemid.dorset.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cranborne Middle School?: Cranborne Middle School is a community school in Wimborne, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 9–13.
How many pupils does Cranborne Middle School have?: Cranborne Middle School has 306 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Cranborne Middle School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 65% of pupils at Cranborne Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Cranborne Middle School?: Cranborne Middle School is located at Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5RP.

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