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2025 Best Primary Schools in Wimborne Area

Colehill is a popular residential pocket within the Wimborne area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wimborne and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#2	St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill	State	Primary	9-13 years	Mixed	Church of England	Good
N/A	Colehill First School	State	Primary	5-9 years	Mixed	None	Good
N/A	Hayeswood First School	State	Primary	5-9 years	Mixed	None	Good

St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill#2

School Type: State

Phase: Primary

Age Range: 9-13 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Church of England

Ofsted: Good

Colehill First SchoolN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Primary

Age Range: 5-9 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Hayeswood First SchoolN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Primary

Age Range: 5-9 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Corfe Mullen is a popular residential pocket within the Wimborne area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wimborne and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	Lockyer's Middle School	State	Primary	9-13 years	Mixed	None	Good
N/A	Rushcombe First School	State	Primary	4-9 years	Mixed	None	Outstanding
N/A	Henbury View First School	State	Primary	5-9 years	Mixed	None	Good

Lockyer's Middle School#1

School Type: State

Phase: Primary

Age Range: 9-13 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Rushcombe First SchoolN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Primary

Age Range: 4-9 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

Henbury View First SchoolN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Primary

Age Range: 5-9 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Cranborne is a popular residential pocket within the Wimborne area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wimborne and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#4	Cranborne Middle School	State	Primary	9-13 years	Mixed	None	Good
N/A	Cranborne Church of England First School	State	Primary	2-9 years	Mixed	Church of England	Good

Cranborne Middle School#4

School Type: State

Phase: Primary

Age Range: 9-13 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Cranborne Church of England First SchoolN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Primary

Age Range: 2-9 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Church of England

Ofsted: Good

East Borough is a popular residential pocket within the Wimborne area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wimborne and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#3	Allenbourn Middle School	State	Primary	9-13 years	Mixed	None	Good

Allenbourn Middle School#3

School Type: State

Phase: Primary

Age Range: 9-13 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Gaunts Common is a popular residential pocket within the Wimborne area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wimborne and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	St James Church of England First School	State	Primary	2-9 years	Mixed	Church of England	Outstanding

St James Church of England First SchoolN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Primary

Age Range: 2-9 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Church of England

Ofsted: Outstanding

Hampreston is a popular residential pocket within the Wimborne area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wimborne and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School	State	Primary	5-9 years	Mixed	Church of England	Outstanding

Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First SchoolN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Primary

Age Range: 5-9 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Church of England

Ofsted: Outstanding

Leigh Park is a popular residential pocket within the Wimborne area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wimborne and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Wimborne First School and Nursery	State	Primary	2-9 years	Mixed	None	Good

Wimborne First School and NurseryN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Primary

Age Range: 2-9 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Merley is a popular residential pocket within the Wimborne area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wimborne and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Merley First School	State	Primary	5-9 years	Mixed	None	Good

Merley First SchoolN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Primary

Age Range: 5-9 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Pamphill is a popular residential pocket within the Wimborne area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wimborne and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Pamphill Church of England First School	State	Primary	5-9 years	Mixed	Church of England	Good

Pamphill Church of England First SchoolN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Primary

Age Range: 5-9 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Church of England

Ofsted: Good

Sturminster Marshall is a popular residential pocket within the Wimborne area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wimborne and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Sturminster Marshall First School	State	Primary	4-9 years	Mixed	None	Requires Improvement

Sturminster Marshall First SchoolN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Primary

Age Range: 4-9 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Three Legged Cross is a popular residential pocket within the Wimborne area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wimborne and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School	State	Primary	2-9 years	Mixed	None	Good

Three Legged Cross First and Nursery SchoolN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Primary

Age Range: 2-9 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Wimborne is a popular residential pocket within the Wimborne area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wimborne and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne	State	Primary	5-9 years	Mixed	Church of England	Good
N/A	Dumpton School	Independent	Primary	2-13 years	Mixed	None	Not inspected by Ofsted

St John's Church of England First School, WimborneN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Primary

Age Range: 5-9 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Church of England

Ofsted: Good

Dumpton SchoolN/A

School Type: Independent

Phase: Primary

Age Range: 2-13 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Wimborne St Giles is a popular residential pocket within the Wimborne area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wimborne and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery	State	Primary	2-9 years	Mixed	Church of England	Good

Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and NurseryN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Primary

Age Range: 2-9 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Church of England

Ofsted: Good

Witchampton is a popular residential pocket within the Wimborne area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wimborne and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Witchampton Church of England First School	State	Primary	5-9 years	Mixed	Church of England	Good

Witchampton Church of England First SchoolN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Primary

Age Range: 5-9 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Church of England

Ofsted: Good

2025 Best Primary Schools in Wimborne Area

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Top Primary Schools in Wimborne

Lockyer's Middle School

St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill

Allenbourn Middle School

Cranborne Middle School

Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School

Rushcombe First School

St James Church of England First School

Colehill First School

Cranborne Church of England First School

Map of Primary Schools in Wimborne

Neighbourhoods in Wimborne

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