Sturminster Marshall First School Catchment Area
Sturminster Marshall First School is a community primary school in Wimborne, Dorset , serving pupils aged 4-9, with 68 pupils, and a capacity of 148 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-9
Age range
68
Pupils
148
Capacity
46%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Sturminster Marshall First School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Sturminster Marshall First School?
The catchment area for Sturminster Marshall 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 Sturminster Marshall 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.
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 →Sturminster Marshall First School: 148 places, 46% filled: places available
Sturminster Marshall First School has a published admission number of 148 places. 68 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 46%. At 46% full, the school currently has headroom below its 148 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 16.2% 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) →
Sturminster Marshall First School: School Information
- Full address
- 78 High Street, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, BH21 4AY
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-9 years
- Free school meals
- 16.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113675
Other Primary Schools in Wimborne
If Sturminster Marshall First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wimborne are the next closest alternatives.
Rushcombe First School Catchment Area
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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
Academy converter · BH21 1BX
Witchampton Church of England First School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Sturminster Marshall 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: Sturminster Marshall First School
What is the catchment area for Sturminster Marshall First School? ▾
The catchment area for Sturminster Marshall 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 Sturminster Marshall First School oversubscribed? ▾
Sturminster Marshall First School has a capacity of 148 places and currently has 68 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.
What is the admissions policy for Sturminster Marshall First School? ▾
Admission to Sturminster Marshall 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 Sturminster Marshall First School cover? ▾
Sturminster Marshall 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 Sturminster Marshall First School? ▾
Sturminster Marshall First School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.