Wimborne First School and Nursery Catchment Area
Wimborne First School and Nursery is a academy converter primary school in Wimborne, Dorset , serving pupils aged 2–9, with 418 pupils, and a capacity of 308 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–9
Age range
418
Pupils
308
Capacity
136%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Wimborne First School and Nursery Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Wimborne First School and Nursery 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.
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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 →Wimborne First School and Nursery — School Information
- Full address
- Campanula Way, Wimborne, BH21 4FW
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–9 years
- Free school meals
- 11.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148464
Other Primary Schools in Wimborne
If Wimborne First School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wimborne are the next closest alternatives.
Sturminster Marshall First School Catchment Area
Community school · BH21 4AY
Rushcombe First School Catchment Area
Community school · BH21 3PX
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
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Frequently Asked Questions — Wimborne First School and Nursery
Is Wimborne First School and Nursery oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Wimborne First School and Nursery currently has 418 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 308 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Wimborne First School and Nursery? ▾
Admission to Wimborne First School and Nursery 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 Wimborne First School and Nursery cover? ▾
Wimborne First School and Nursery is a primary school in Wimborne, Dorset, serving pupils aged 2–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Wimborne First School and Nursery? ▾
Wimborne First School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.