Colehill First School
URN: 141768 • Wimborne BH21 2LZ
Overview
- Name
- Colehill First School
- URN
- 141768
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- INITIO LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Fairman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202882506
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pilford Heath Road, Wimborne BH21 2LZ
Summary
Colehill First School, located in Wimborne, Dorset, is a mixed primary academy catering to children aged 4 to 9. Established in the 1890s and rebuilt in 2004, the school operates under the Initio Learning Trust, following a merger with The Minerva Learning Trust in 2023. With a current enrolment of 147 pupils and a capacity of 150, the school fosters a strong community spirit and encourages close partnerships between home and school.
The school day runs from 8:40 am to 3:15 pm, providing 31 hours and 40 minutes of education each week. Colehill First School prioritises a supportive learning environment where children are encouraged to develop a love for learning. The active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) plays a significant role in enhancing resources and opportunities for students.
Parents interested in enrolling their children can find information about the admissions process on the school's website. Tours are available for prospective families, and applications for Reception places should be submitted through the local authority by the specified deadlines.
The school day runs from 8:40 am to 3:15 pm, providing 31 hours and 40 minutes of education each week. Colehill First School prioritises a supportive learning environment where children are encouraged to develop a love for learning. The active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) plays a significant role in enhancing resources and opportunities for students.
Parents interested in enrolling their children can find information about the admissions process on the school's website. Tours are available for prospective families, and applications for Reception places should be submitted through the local authority by the specified deadlines.
Useful links
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Full Calendar (calendar)
- Community News and Events (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 5 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- INITIO LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 147
- Boys
- 72
- Girls
- 75
- FSM %
- 8.80
- Open date
- 2015-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 147 | 72 | 75 | 150 | 8.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 151 | 75 | 76 | 150 | 13.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 152 | 73 | 79 | 150 | 12.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 152 | 73 | 79 | 150 | 12.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 148 | 72 | 76 | 150 | 11.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 153 | 82 | 71 | 150 | 9.20 |
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