What is Rushcombe First School's Ofsted rating?

Rushcombe First School was judged Outstanding at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 30/11/2022. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Rushcombe First School a primary or secondary school?

Rushcombe First School is a primary school in Wimborne, for ages 4–9.

Where is Rushcombe First School?

Rushcombe First School is in Wimborne, BH21 3PX (Dorset local authority).

How many pupils attend Rushcombe First School?

Rushcombe First School has around 314 pupils on roll.

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Rushcombe First School

Outstandinggraded 30/11/2022Ages 4–9314 pupilsDoes not apply

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Wimborne, BH21 3PX

Dorset

Rushcombe First School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 9 in Wimborne, within the Dorset local authority. The school has around 314 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 30/11/2022, Rushcombe First School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Wimborne can view Rushcombe First School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Wimborne (BH21 3PX), Rushcombe First School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding

Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding

Personal developmentOutstanding

Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 30/11/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Pupil intake7.3%

Free school meals7.3%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language2.9%

England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing95.5%

Attendance95.5%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher19.3

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Wimborne

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Henbury View First SchoolGood · 0.3 mi Springdale First School0.6 mi Corfe Hills SchoolGood · 0.5 mi Lockyer's Middle SchoolGood · 0.8 mi Castle Court School0.9 mi Broadstone First SchoolGood · 1.0 mi

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