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Henbury View First School Catchment Area

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

Henbury View First School is a academy converter primary school in Wimborne, Dorset , serving pupils aged 5–9, with 145 pupils, and a capacity of 154 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–9

Age range

145

Pupils

154

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Henbury View First School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Henbury View First School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Dorset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 94% 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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Henbury View First School — School Information

Full address
Hillside Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, BH21 3TR
Local authority
Dorset
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–9 years
Free school meals
5.5% of pupils
DfE URN
147710

Other Primary Schools in Wimborne

If Henbury View First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wimborne are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Henbury View First School

Is Henbury View First School oversubscribed?

Henbury View First School is operating close to its capacity of 154 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Henbury View First School?

Admission to Henbury View First 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 Henbury View First School cover?

Henbury View 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 Henbury View First School?

Henbury View First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.