Cranborne Middle School Catchment Area
Cranborne Middle School is a community middle deemed secondary school in Wimborne, Dorset , serving pupils aged 9–13, with 306 pupils, and a capacity of 256 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
9–13
Age range
306
Pupils
256
Capacity
120%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Cranborne Middle School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Cranborne Middle School is set by Dorset and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →Cranborne Middle School — School Information
- Full address
- Cranborne, Wimborne, BH21 5RP
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Middle deemed secondary
- Age range
- 9–13 years
- Free school meals
- 17% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113853
Other Middle deemed secondary Schools in Wimborne
If Cranborne Middle School is oversubscribed, these middle deemed secondary schools in Wimborne are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cranborne Middle School
Is Cranborne Middle School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Cranborne Middle School currently has 306 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 256 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Cranborne Middle School? ▾
Admission to Cranborne Middle School is managed by Dorset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Cranborne Middle School cover? ▾
Cranborne Middle School is a middle deemed secondary school in Wimborne, Dorset, serving pupils aged 9–13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Cranborne Middle School? ▾
Cranborne Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.