Colehill First School

URN: 113664 • Wimborne BH21 2HL

Overview

Name
Colehill First School
URN
113664
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
70.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andrew Turrall (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Middlehill Road, Wimborne BH21 2HL

Summary

Colehill First School, located in Wimborne, Dorset, is a community primary school catering to children aged 4 to 9 years. Established in the 1890s and rebuilt in 2004, the school is part of the Initio Learning Trust, which emerged from a merger of Wimborne Academy Trust and The Minerva Learning Trust in January 2023. The school has a capacity of 150 pupils and operates from 8:40 AM to 3:15 PM, providing a supportive environment where children can thrive academically and socially.

The school's ethos, encapsulated in the phrase "Everyone Matters, Every Day Counts," focuses on nurturing positive relationships and fostering a safe, respectful learning atmosphere. High expectations for behaviour and academic achievement are central to the school's approach, with an emphasis on recognising individual needs and promoting self-discipline. The school actively encourages parental involvement through its PTA, which enhances resources and opportunities for students.

Colehill First School prioritises collaboration with families and external agencies to support children's development. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, ensuring a holistic approach to education that benefits both students and their families.

Key details

LA
Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset
Age range
5 - 9
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
150
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2015-02-28
Last Ofsted
2008-11-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 150
2024-09-11 150
2023-09-11 150
2022-09-11 150
2021-09-11 150
2020-09-11 150

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