Cranborne Church of England First School and Nursery
URN: 113797 • Wimborne BH21 5QB
Overview
- Name
- Cranborne Church of England First School and Nursery
- URN
- 113797
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Annette Faithfull (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Water Street, Wimborne BH21 5QB
Summary
Cranborne Church of England First School and Nursery, located in Wimborne, Dorset, is a voluntary aided primary school catering to a mixed-gender population of 117 pupils, with a capacity of 140. The school prides itself on its strong community ties and a nurturing environment where each child is valued as an individual. The school's motto, "Love, Learn, Fly," reflects its commitment to fostering a caring and supportive atmosphere, underpinned by Christian values.
The curriculum at Cranborne is designed to promote personal development, wisdom, and hope, encouraging children to make informed choices and learn from their experiences. The school emphasizes British values, including democracy, the rule of law, and mutual respect, integrating these principles into daily activities and lessons.
Recent inspections have highlighted the school's strengths, with a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in October 2023 and an 'Outstanding' judgement for early years provision. Cranborne First School is dedicated to providing high-quality education while maintaining strong links with the local church and community, ensuring a well-rounded experience for all students.
The curriculum at Cranborne is designed to promote personal development, wisdom, and hope, encouraging children to make informed choices and learn from their experiences. The school emphasizes British values, including democracy, the rule of law, and mutual respect, integrating these principles into daily activities and lessons.
Recent inspections have highlighted the school's strengths, with a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in October 2023 and an 'Outstanding' judgement for early years provision. Cranborne First School is dedicated to providing high-quality education while maintaining strong links with the local church and community, ensuring a well-rounded experience for all students.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 117 | 59 | 58 | 140 | 14.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 117 | 59 | 58 | 140 | 14.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 117 | 59 | 58 | 140 | 14.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 117 | 59 | 58 | 140 | 14.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 117 | 59 | 58 | 140 | 14.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 117 | 59 | 58 | 140 | 14.50 |
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