Schools in Wimborne, South West (2025)
22 schools · 6,379 students · 17 academy, 3 local authority, 2 independent · median Pupils on roll 148.
Wimborne, in South West, has 22 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 6,379 students. By level there are 15 primary, 6 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 17 academy, 3 local authority, 2 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Wimborne's schools is 148, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
19 of the 22 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St James Church of England First School (95.9, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Rushcombe First School (89.4, top 10% of primary schools nationally), and Hayeswood First School (89.2, top 10% of primary schools nationally). 4 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Queen Elizabeth's School (1,375 students), Canford School (650 students), St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill (563 students).
Ranked schools in Wimborne
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 196St James Church of England First SchoolWimborne · Academy Primary– · 134 students
- 289Rushcombe First SchoolWimborne · Local authority Primary– · 313 students
- 389Hayeswood First SchoolWimborne · Academy Primary– · 148 students
- 485Henbury View First SchoolWimborne · Academy Primary– · 148 students
- 585Lockyer's Middle SchoolWimborne · Academy Secondary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 436 students
- 684Pamphill Church of England First SchoolWimborne · Academy Primary– · 67 students
- 783Colehill First SchoolWimborne · Academy Primary– · 148 students
- 882Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and NurseryWimborne · Academy Primary– · 70 students
- 982Merley First SchoolWimborne · Academy Primary– · 292 students
- 1075Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First SchoolWimborne · Academy Primary– · 134 students
- 1172Wimborne First School and NurseryWimborne · Academy Primary– · 400 students
- 1268Allenbourn Middle SchoolWimborne · Academy Secondary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 499 students
- 1365St Michael's Church of England Middle School, ColehillWimborne · Academy Secondary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 563 students
- 1461Cranborne Middle SchoolWimborne · Local authority Secondary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 265 students
- 1561Cranborne Church of England First SchoolWimborne · Academy Primary– · 73 students
- 1654Three Legged Cross First and Nursery SchoolWimborne · Academy Primary– · 84 students
- 1748Queen Elizabeth's SchoolWimborne · Academy Secondary43.3 Attainment 8 · 1,375 students
- 1846St John's Church of England First School, WimborneWimborne · Academy Primary– · 148 students
- 1923Canford SchoolWimborne · Independent Secondary26.8 Attainment 8 · 650 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St James Church of England First School Wimborne · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Academy | 95.9 Top 5% | – | 134 |
| 2 | Rushcombe First School Wimborne · Primary · Ages 4–9 | Local authority | 89.4 Top 10% | – | 313 |
| 3 | Hayeswood First School Wimborne · Primary · Ages 5–9 | Academy | 89.2 Top 10% | – | 148 |
| 4 | Henbury View First School Wimborne · Primary · Ages 5–9 | Academy | 84.9 Top 10% | – | 148 |
| 5 | Lockyer's Middle School Wimborne · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Academy | 84.5 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 436 |
| 6 | Pamphill Church of England First School Wimborne · Primary · Ages 5–9 | Academy | 84.3 Top 25% | – | 67 |
| 7 | Colehill First School Wimborne · Primary · Ages 5–9 | Academy | 82.8 Top 25% | – | 148 |
| 8 | Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery Wimborne · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Academy | 82.1 Top 25% | – | 70 |
| 9 | Merley First School Wimborne · Primary · Ages 5–9 | Academy | 81.5 Top 25% | – | 292 |
| 10 | Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Wimborne · Primary · Ages 5–9 | Academy | 75.0 Top 25% | – | 134 |
| 11 | Wimborne First School and Nursery Wimborne · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Academy | 71.8 Top 25% | – | 400 |
| 12 | Allenbourn Middle School Wimborne · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Academy | 67.5 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 499 |
| 13 | St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill Wimborne · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Academy | 65.1 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 563 |
| 14 | Cranborne Middle School Wimborne · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Local authority | 61.3 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 265 |
| 15 | Cranborne Church of England First School Wimborne · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Academy | 60.8 Top 50% | – | 73 |
| 16 | Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School Wimborne · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Academy | 54.0 Top 50% | – | 84 |
| 17 | Queen Elizabeth's School Wimborne · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Academy | 47.9 Top 50% | 43.3 Attainment 8 | 1,375 |
| 18 | St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne Wimborne · Primary · Ages 5–9 | Academy | 46.3 Lower 50% | – | 148 |
| 19 | Canford School Wimborne · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Independent | 22.6 Lower 50% | 26.8 Attainment 8 | 650 |
Other schools in Wimborne
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Wimborne side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Wimborne?
St James Church of England First School is the highest-ranked school in Wimborne with a Success Index (England) of 95.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Wimborne?
Wimborne has 22 schools (15 primary, 6 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 6,379 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Wimborne?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Wimborne is 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.