Wimborne First School and Nursery
URN: 148464 • Wimborne BH21 4FW
Overview
- Name
- Wimborne First School and Nursery
- URN
- 148464
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Skinner (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202882532
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Campanula Way, Wimborne BH21 4FW
Summary
Wimborne First School and Nursery, located in Wimborne, Dorset, serves a mixed-gender population of 418 pupils, with a capacity of 308. As an academy converter, the school offers education from Nursery through to Year 4. The school's ethos focuses on creating a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to be aspirational, responsible, and resilient learners. The staff is committed to fostering a positive atmosphere, ensuring that children feel happy and motivated.
The curriculum at Wimborne First School is designed to be engaging, broad, and balanced, catering to the individual needs of students. The school promotes values of safety, kindness, and respect, which are integral to daily life and interactions within the school community. Additionally, the school offers various extracurricular clubs and support services, including SEND and inclusion interventions, to enhance the learning experience for all pupils.
Wimborne First School is part of the Hamwic Education Trust, which supports its governance and operational framework. The school prides itself on its strong community ties and encourages parental involvement through initiatives like the Parent Teacher and Friends Association (PTFA). For further information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Wimborne First School is designed to be engaging, broad, and balanced, catering to the individual needs of students. The school promotes values of safety, kindness, and respect, which are integral to daily life and interactions within the school community. Additionally, the school offers various extracurricular clubs and support services, including SEND and inclusion interventions, to enhance the learning experience for all pupils.
Wimborne First School is part of the Hamwic Education Trust, which supports its governance and operational framework. The school prides itself on its strong community ties and encourages parental involvement through initiatives like the Parent Teacher and Friends Association (PTFA). For further information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Governance Structure (governance)
- Governors' Attendance (governance)
- Governor Register of Business Interests (governance)
- Hamwic Governance (governance)
- SEND & Inclusion (sen)
- Interventions (sen)
- Sensory Room (sen)
- Useful Information (sen)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 2 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 308
- Pupils
- 418
- Boys
- 214
- Girls
- 204
- FSM %
- 11.70
- Open date
- 2021-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 418 | 214 | 204 | 308 | 11.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 403 | 206 | 197 | 308 | 10.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 312 | 161 | 151 | 308 | 11.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 312 | 161 | 151 | 308 | 11.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 308 |
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