Rushcombe First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Wimborne, South West BH21 3PX · Dorset
#86 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#878 of 15,697 nationally
About Rushcombe First School
Rushcombe First School is a local authority primary located in Wimborne, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–9. In 2025 it enrolled 313 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 89.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 86th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (89th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 313; capacity filled 101.6%.
There are 22 schools in Wimborne; Rushcombe First School ranks 3rd 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%)7.3%
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 Rushcombe First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 313
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 7.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 101.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Rushcombe First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Henbury View First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students · 531 m away
Corfe Hills School
Broadstone · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
943 students · 752 m away
Springdale First School
Broadstone · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
300 students · 930 m away
Lockyer's Middle School
Wimborne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
436 students · 1.3 km away
Castle Court School
Corfe Mullen · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
227 students · 1.5 km away
Broadstone First School
Broadstone · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
305 students · 1.7 km away
Broadstone Middle School
Broadstone · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
542 students · 2.2 km away
Hillbourne Primary School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students · 2.6 km away
Poole Grammar School
Poole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,224 students · 2.9 km away
Parkstone Grammar School
Poole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,241 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Treleigh Community Primary School
Redruth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
314 students
Tredworth Junior School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
310 students
Blue Coat CofE Primary School
Wotton-under-Edge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
316 students
Oakwood Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
310 students
Bosvigo School
Truro · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
317 students
Almondsbury Church of England Primary School
Almondsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
308 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rushcombe First School a good school?
Rushcombe First School has a Success Index (England) of 89.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #86 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 Rushcombe First School rank in South West?
Rushcombe First School ranks #86 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #878 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Rushcombe First School?
Rushcombe First School had 313 students in 2025.
Is Rushcombe First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rushcombe First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Rushcombe First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rushcombe First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.