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 2023
Rushcombe First School Catchment Area Information
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 — 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.
Sturminster Marshall First School Catchment Area
Community school · BH21 4AY
Colehill First School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH21 2LZ
Hayeswood First School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH21 2HN
Merley First School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH21 1SD
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH21 1BX
Witchampton Church of England First School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BH21 5AP
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Frequently Asked Questions — Rushcombe First School
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 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.