Wimborne First School and Nursery

About Wimborne First School and Nursery

Wimborne First School and Nursery is an academy converter in Wimborne, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–9. It has 418 pupils on roll. It is part of HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024) rated it Good. 12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Dorset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–9

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

418 / 308 (136%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

2 July 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Campanula Way, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4FW

Phone

01202882532

Headteacher

Richard Skinner

Website

http://www.wimbornefirst.dorset.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wimborne First School and Nursery?

Wimborne First School and Nursery is an academy converter in Wimborne, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–9.

How many pupils does Wimborne First School and Nursery have?

Wimborne First School and Nursery has 418 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Wimborne First School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Wimborne First School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).

Is Wimborne First School and Nursery part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wimborne First School and Nursery is part of HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Wimborne First School and Nursery?

Wimborne First School and Nursery is located at Campanula Way, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4FW.