Cranborne Middle School

URN: 113853 • Wimborne BH21 5RP

Overview

Name
Cranborne Middle School
URN
113853
Type
Community school
Phase
Middle deemed secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Richard Stevens (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01725517348
Website
Visit
Address
Cranborne, Wimborne BH21 5RP

Summary

Cranborne Middle School, located in Wimborne, Dorset, serves students in Years 5 to 8 and is committed to providing a high-quality education within a safe and supportive environment. With a current enrolment of 306 pupils and a capacity of 420, the school aims to foster aspiration, respect, resilience, ownership, willingness, and support among its students, as reflected in its core values.

The school offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its learners, ensuring that all students can engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities. Cranborne Middle School prioritises the wellbeing of its community, actively promoting resilience and positive mental health through various initiatives and support systems.

As a community school, Cranborne Middle School encourages parental involvement and values the contributions of families in the educational process. The school is dedicated to maintaining good financial health while providing an inspiring educational experience, ensuring that resources and facilities support effective teaching and learning. For more information, visit their website at [Cranborne Middle School](http://www.cranbornemid.dorset.sch.uk).

Key details

LA
Dorset
Age range
9 - 13
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
306
Boys
154
Girls
152
FSM %
17.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-06-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 306 154 152 420 17.00
2024-09-11 312 153 159 420 15.70
2023-09-11 327 169 158 420 9.80
2022-09-11 327 169 158 420 9.80
2021-09-11 352 172 180 420 11.60
2020-09-11 383 201 182 420 12.50

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