Rushcombe First School Catchment Area
Rushcombe First School is a community primary school in Wimborne, Dorset , serving pupils aged 4-9, with 314 pupils, and a capacity of 308 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4-9
Age range
314
Pupils
308
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2022
Rushcombe First School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Rushcombe First School?
The catchment area for Rushcombe First School is the geographic zone Dorset uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Dorset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Rushcombe First 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 →Rushcombe First School: at or above its 308 place limit
Rushcombe First School has a published admission number of 308 places. 314 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 308 places. Dorset allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Wimborne.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Dorset publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Dorset Council school admissions (official) →
Rushcombe First School: School Information
- Full address
- Hanham Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, BH21 3PX
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-9 years
- Free school meals
- 6.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113684
Other Primary Schools in Wimborne
If Rushcombe First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wimborne are the next closest alternatives.
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Colehill First School Catchment Area
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Hayeswood First School Catchment Area
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Merley First School Catchment Area
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St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne Catchment Area
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Witchampton Church of England First School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Rushcombe First School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Rushcombe First School
What is the catchment area for Rushcombe First School? ▾
The catchment area for Rushcombe First School is the geographic zone Dorset uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Dorset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Rushcombe First School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Rushcombe First School currently has 314 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 308 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Rushcombe First School? ▾
Admission to Rushcombe 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 Rushcombe First School cover? ▾
Rushcombe First School is a primary school in Wimborne, Dorset, serving pupils aged 4-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Rushcombe First School? ▾
Rushcombe First School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.