Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
URN: 150992 • Wimborne BH21 7LX
Overview
- Name
- Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
- URN
- 150992
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 39.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie-Ann Palfrey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202573074
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hampreston Village, Wimborne BH21 7LX
Summary
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, located in Wimborne, Dorset, serves 135 pupils aged 4 to 9 years. As an academy converter, the school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop as confident individuals. Guided by Christian values of ambition, respect, and love, the school aims to foster a sense of belonging and responsibility within the community.
The curriculum at Hampreston is designed to inspire a love of learning, preparing children for future success. The school emphasizes collaboration and critical thinking, encouraging pupils to engage with deeper questions through initiatives like the 'Sticky Question' programme. Additionally, the school offers wraparound care until 6:00 PM, ensuring that families have access to support throughout the day.
Hampreston CE VA First School maintains strong ties with the local church and the wider community, reflecting its commitment to traditional values while integrating modern educational practices. Parents are encouraged to visit the school and participate in their children's learning journey, reinforcing the school's ethos of partnership and community involvement.
The curriculum at Hampreston is designed to inspire a love of learning, preparing children for future success. The school emphasizes collaboration and critical thinking, encouraging pupils to engage with deeper questions through initiatives like the 'Sticky Question' programme. Additionally, the school offers wraparound care until 6:00 PM, ensuring that families have access to support throughout the day.
Hampreston CE VA First School maintains strong ties with the local church and the wider community, reflecting its commitment to traditional values while integrating modern educational practices. Parents are encouraged to visit the school and participate in their children's learning journey, reinforcing the school's ethos of partnership and community involvement.
Useful links
- Glassup and Stoski (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 5 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 135
- Boys
- 64
- Girls
- 71
- FSM %
- 11.10
- Open date
- 2024-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 135 | 64 | 71 | 150 | 11.10 |
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