What is Cranborne Middle School's Ofsted rating?

Cranborne Middle School was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 15/01/2025; read the report for the full judgement and the areas it is developing.

Is Cranborne Middle School a primary or secondary school?

Cranborne Middle School is a secondary school in Wimborne, for ages 9–13.

Where is Cranborne Middle School?

Cranborne Middle School is in Wimborne, BH21 5RP (Dorset local authority).

How many pupils attend Cranborne Middle School?

Cranborne Middle School has around 306 pupils on roll.

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Cranborne Middle School

Requires Improvementgraded 15/01/2025Ages 9–13306 pupilsDoes not apply

Wimborne, BH21 5RP

Dorset

Cranborne Middle School is a secondary school for pupils aged 9 to 13 in Wimborne, within the Dorset local authority. The school has around 306 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 15/01/2025 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing secondary schools in Wimborne can view Cranborne Middle School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Wimborne (BH21 5RP), Cranborne Middle 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.

Attendance & staffing

Attendance93.8%England avg 91.0%

Persistent absence18.6%England avg 25.8%

Pupils per teacher16.9England avg 17.6

Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals18.5%England avg 28.6%

English not first language0.4%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2

Expected standard (RWM)-53%England avg -22%