Rushcombe First School
URN: 113684 • Wimborne BH21 3PX
Overview
- Name
- Rushcombe First School
- URN
- 113684
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 76.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Caroline Mahon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202695722
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hanham Road, Wimborne BH21 3PX
Summary
Rushcombe First School is a community primary school located in Wimborne, Dorset, catering to children aged four to nine years. With a current enrolment of 314 pupils, the school has a capacity of 308 and maintains a strong commitment to providing high-quality education in a safe and nurturing environment. The school values each child as an individual, fostering confidence and a sense of belonging.
The curriculum at Rushcombe is designed to be exciting and innovative, encouraging children to take responsibility for their learning while promoting independence and involvement. The dedicated team of teaching and support staff work closely with parents to ensure that every child achieves their potential. The school places a strong emphasis on high standards of effort and behaviour, aiming to inspire a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.
Rushcombe First School is not only focused on academic success but also on developing responsible and confident members of the community. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to provide insight into its ethos and educational approach.
The curriculum at Rushcombe is designed to be exciting and innovative, encouraging children to take responsibility for their learning while promoting independence and involvement. The dedicated team of teaching and support staff work closely with parents to ensure that every child achieves their potential. The school places a strong emphasis on high standards of effort and behaviour, aiming to inspire a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.
Rushcombe First School is not only focused on academic success but also on developing responsible and confident members of the community. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to provide insight into its ethos and educational approach.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 314 | 159 | 155 | 308 | 6.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 305 | 142 | 163 | 308 | 7.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 305 | 167 | 138 | 308 | 5.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 305 | 167 | 138 | 308 | 5.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 294 | 155 | 139 | 308 | 7.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 305 | 169 | 136 | 308 | 4.90 |
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