Sturminster Marshall First School
URN: 113675 • Wimborne BH21 4AY
Overview
- Name
- Sturminster Marshall First School
- URN
- 113675
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nina Charman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01258857348
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 78 High Street, Wimborne BH21 4AY
Summary
Sturminster Marshall First School is a community primary school located in Wimborne, Dorset, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 9. With a current enrollment of 68 students and a capacity of 148, the school prioritises creating a nurturing environment where each child is known as an individual. The school emphasizes values such as kindness, respect, and equality, fostering a supportive atmosphere conducive to learning.
The curriculum at Sturminster Marshall First School is designed to engage students in a variety of subjects, including English, Maths, and Art, alongside hands-on activities like forest school sessions. These sessions aim to enhance children's independence, resilience, and teamwork skills. The school also promotes reading for pleasure, with all pupils meeting the national standard in phonics screening checks in recent years.
Community involvement is integral to the school's ethos, with strong links to local organisations such as Sturminster Marshall Pre-School and St Mary's Church. The school encourages parental engagement and offers opportunities for families to participate in school activities, reinforcing the collaborative spirit within the school community.
The curriculum at Sturminster Marshall First School is designed to engage students in a variety of subjects, including English, Maths, and Art, alongside hands-on activities like forest school sessions. These sessions aim to enhance children's independence, resilience, and teamwork skills. The school also promotes reading for pleasure, with all pupils meeting the national standard in phonics screening checks in recent years.
Community involvement is integral to the school's ethos, with strong links to local organisations such as Sturminster Marshall Pre-School and St Mary's Church. The school encourages parental engagement and offers opportunities for families to participate in school activities, reinforcing the collaborative spirit within the school community.
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- Dorset Admissions Policy 2024-2025 (other)
- Admissions & Feeder Placements (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 68 | 38 | 30 | 148 | 16.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 84 | 43 | 41 | 148 | 17.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 99 | 55 | 44 | 148 | 16.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 99 | 55 | 44 | 148 | 16.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 114 | 63 | 51 | 148 | 14.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 133 | 79 | 54 | 148 | 11.30 |
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