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Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is a academy converter primary school in Wimborne, Dorset , serving pupils aged 5–9, with 135 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–9

Age range

135

Pupils

150

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2013

Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is managed by Dorset and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School — School Information

Full address
Hampreston Village, Wimborne, BH21 7LX
Local authority
Dorset
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–9 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
11.1% of pupils
DfE URN
150992

Other Primary Schools in Wimborne

If Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wimborne are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School

Is Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School oversubscribed?

Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is operating close to its capacity of 150 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School?

Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Dorset before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School cover?

Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is a primary school in Wimborne, Dorset, serving pupils aged 5–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School?

Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.