Wimborne First School and Nursery
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Wimborne, South West BH21 4FW · Dorset
#346 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#3578 of 15,697 nationally
About Wimborne First School and Nursery
Wimborne First School and Nursery is a academy primary located in Wimborne, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–9. In 2025 it enrolled 400 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 71.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 346th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (72th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 400; capacity filled 129.9%.
There are 22 schools in Wimborne; Wimborne First School and Nursery ranks 13th 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%)12.9%
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 Wimborne First School and Nursery by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 400
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 129.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Wimborne First School and Nursery
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Allenbourn Middle School
Wimborne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
499 students · 336 m away
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students · 888 m away
Queen Elizabeth's School
Wimborne · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,375 students · 985 m away
Pamphill Church of England First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
67 students · 1.5 km away
Dumpton School
Wimborne · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
338 students · 1.6 km away
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Wimborne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
563 students · 1.8 km away
Merley First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
292 students · 2.2 km away
Colehill First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students · 2.8 km away
Hayeswood First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students · 2.8 km away
Canford School
Wimborne · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
650 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Wallscourt Farm Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
400 students
Hunts Grove Primary Academy
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
400 students
St Andrew's Primary School
Cullompton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
400 students
E-ACT Bannerman Road Community Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
401 students
Golden Valley Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
Wheatfield Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wimborne First School and Nursery a good school?
Wimborne First School and Nursery has a Success Index (England) of 71.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #346 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 Wimborne First School and Nursery rank in South West?
Wimborne First School and Nursery ranks #346 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #3578 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wimborne First School and Nursery?
Wimborne First School and Nursery had 400 students in 2025.
Is Wimborne First School and Nursery a primary school or a secondary school?
Wimborne First School and Nursery is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Wimborne First School and Nursery?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wimborne First School and Nursery; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.