
Wimborne primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 73% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 24% achieve the higher standard—nearly triple the England average of 8%. Lockyer's Middle School, St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill, and Allenbourn Middle School are among the top-performing options, 95% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 90%. With 20 schools serving the Wimborne area, families benefit from a strong choice of well-established schools in this market town community. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | 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 | 
State • Primary • 9-13 years
State • Primary • 5-9 years
State • Primary • 5-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lockyer's Middle School | State | Primary | 9-13 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
| N/A | Henbury View First School | State | Primary | 5-9 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
| N/A | Rushcombe First School | State | Primary | 4-9 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding | 
State • Primary • 9-13 years
State • Primary • 5-9 years
State • Primary • 4-9 years
| Rank | School Name | 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 | 
State • Primary • 9-13 years
State • Primary • 2-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Allenbourn Middle School | State | Primary | 9-13 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 9-13 years
| Rank | School Name | 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 | 
State • Primary • 2-9 years
| Rank | School Name | 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 | 
State • Primary • 5-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Wimborne First School and Nursery | State | Primary | 2-9 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 2-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Merley First School | State | Primary | 5-9 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 5-9 years
| Rank | School Name | 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 | 
State • Primary • 5-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Sturminster Marshall First School | State | Primary | 4-9 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement | 
State • Primary • 4-9 years
| Rank | School Name | 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 | 
State • Primary • 2-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Dumpton School | Independent | Primary | 2-13 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted | 
| N/A | St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne | State | Primary | 5-9 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
Independent • Primary • 2-13 years
State • Primary • 5-9 years
| Rank | School Name | 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 | 
State • Primary • 2-9 years
| Rank | School Name | 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 | 
State • Primary • 5-9 years