Dumpton School

URN: 113923 • Wimborne BH21 7AF

Overview

Name
Dumpton School
URN
113923
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
44.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Christian Saenger (since 2025) , Headmaster
Telephone
01202883818
Website
Visit
Address
Deans Grove House, Wimborne BH21 7AF

Summary

Dumpton School is an independent mixed school located in Wimborne, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 339 pupils and a capacity for 370. The school offers a nurturing environment that aims to foster academic excellence and personal development. It serves a diverse community, providing education from nursery through to prep school levels.

The curriculum at Dumpton School is designed to encourage a love of learning while promoting critical thinking and creativity. The school places a strong emphasis on individual support, ensuring that each child’s unique talents and needs are recognised and catered to. This approach is complemented by a range of extracurricular activities, allowing students to explore their interests beyond the classroom.

Dumpton School prides itself on its values and community spirit, striving to create a welcoming atmosphere for families. The school’s commitment to holistic education is reflected in its vision and strategic goals, which aim to prepare students for future challenges while instilling a sense of responsibility and respect for others. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.dumpton.com.

Key details

LA
Dorset
Age range
2 - 13
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
370
Pupils
339
Boys
180
Girls
159
FSM %
Open date
1937-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 339 180 159 370
2024-09-11 333 179 154 370
2023-09-11 313 182 131 370 0.00
2022-09-11 313 182 131 370 0.00
2021-09-11 302 187 115 370 0.00
2020-09-11 309 189 120 370 0.00

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