Witchampton Church of England First School
URN: 141854 • Wimborne BH21 5AP
Overview
- Name
- Witchampton Church of England First School
- URN
- 141854
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- INITIO LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sharon Staddon (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01258840684
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Witchampton, Wimborne BH21 5AP
Summary
Witchampton Church of England First School is a small, mixed academy located in Wimborne, Dorset, catering to children aged 4 to 9. With a current enrolment of 51 pupils and a capacity of 75, the school fosters a nurturing environment where both academic and emotional growth are prioritised. The ethos of the school is rooted in holistic care, aiming to support pupils and their families in a spiritually enriching atmosphere.
The school operates under the Initio Learning Trust, which emphasizes high-quality education and community engagement. Parents are encouraged to participate actively in their children's education, and the school offers tours for prospective families to explore its facilities and ask questions. Admissions for new pupils are managed through the local authority, with specific timelines for applications and appeals outlined on the school’s website.
Witchampton CofE First School is committed to transforming the lives of its students and their families, ensuring that every child flourishes in a supportive and inclusive setting. For further information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school office directly.
The school operates under the Initio Learning Trust, which emphasizes high-quality education and community engagement. Parents are encouraged to participate actively in their children's education, and the school offers tours for prospective families to explore its facilities and ask questions. Admissions for new pupils are managed through the local authority, with specific timelines for applications and appeals outlined on the school’s website.
Witchampton CofE First School is committed to transforming the lives of its students and their families, ensuring that every child flourishes in a supportive and inclusive setting. For further information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school office directly.
Useful links
- e4education (other)
- Initio Learning Trust (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 5 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- INITIO LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 75
- Pupils
- 51
- Boys
- 27
- Girls
- 24
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- 2015-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 51 | 27 | 24 | 75 | 0.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 55 | 26 | 29 | 75 | 3.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 67 | 36 | 31 | 75 | 9.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 67 | 36 | 31 | 75 | 9.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 64 | 41 | 23 | 75 | 10.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 66 | 40 | 26 | 75 | 12.10 |
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