Witchampton Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
URN: 113821 • Wimborne BH21 5AP
Overview
- Name
- Witchampton Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
- URN
- 113821
- 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
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anne Duncan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Witchampton, Wimborne BH21 5AP
Summary
Witchampton Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is a small, mixed primary school located in Wimborne, Dorset, catering to children aged 4 to 9 years. The school operates under a Christian ethos, emphasizing holistic care that supports pupils' spiritual, emotional, and academic growth. The vision of the school is encapsulated in the motto "Live a Life of Love, Just as Jesus Loved Us," which guides the nurturing environment aimed at fostering confident and curious lifelong learners.
The school is committed to high expectations and tailored teaching to ensure each child achieves their best. It promotes positive behaviour and social skills within a Christian context, offering a broad curriculum that includes music, arts, drama, and sports. Strong partnerships with parents and the local community are integral to the school's approach, enhancing the educational experience for all students.
Witchampton CofE First School is part of the Initio Learning Trust, which supports collaborative educational efforts within the community. Parents interested in enrolling their children are encouraged to arrange school tours and familiarize themselves with the admissions process, with applications for the 2026-2027 academic year opening in January 2026.
The school is committed to high expectations and tailored teaching to ensure each child achieves their best. It promotes positive behaviour and social skills within a Christian context, offering a broad curriculum that includes music, arts, drama, and sports. Strong partnerships with parents and the local community are integral to the school's approach, enhancing the educational experience for all students.
Witchampton CofE First School is part of the Initio Learning Trust, which supports collaborative educational efforts within the community. Parents interested in enrolling their children are encouraged to arrange school tours and familiarize themselves with the admissions process, with applications for the 2026-2027 academic year opening in January 2026.
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Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset
- Age range
- 5 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2015-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2009-06-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 70 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 70 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 70 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 70 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 70 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 70 |
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