Colehill First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Wimborne, South West BH21 2LZ · Dorset
#167 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#1745 of 15,697 nationally
About Colehill First School
Colehill First School is a academy primary located in Wimborne, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 5–9. In 2025 it enrolled 148 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 82.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 167th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (83th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 148; capacity filled 98.7%.
There are 22 schools in Wimborne; Colehill First School ranks 8th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)9.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Colehill First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 148
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Colehill First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Hayeswood First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students · 389 m away
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Wimborne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
563 students · 1.0 km away
Dumpton School
Wimborne · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
338 students · 1.7 km away
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students · 2.1 km away
Canford School
Wimborne · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
650 students · 2.2 km away
Allenbourn Middle School
Wimborne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
499 students · 2.5 km away
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
400 students · 2.8 km away
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
134 students · 2.9 km away
Merley First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
292 students · 3.0 km away
Ferndown Upper School
Ferndown · Local authority secondary · Ages 13–19
1,134 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Blockley Church of England Primary School
Moreton-in-Marsh · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
148 students
Hayeswood First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
Ferndown · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
148 students
St Michael's Church of England First School
Minehead · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students
Kingfisher CE Academy
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
148 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Colehill First School a good school?
Colehill First School has a Success Index (England) of 82.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #167 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Colehill First School rank in South West?
Colehill First School ranks #167 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #1745 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Colehill First School?
Colehill First School had 148 students in 2025.
Is Colehill First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Colehill First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Colehill First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Colehill First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.