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Cranborne Church of England First School
Goodgraded 12/10/2023Ages 2–971 pupilsChurch of England
Cranborne Church of England First School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 9 in Wimborne, within the Dorset local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 71 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/10/2023, Cranborne Church of England First School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Wimborne can view Cranborne Church of England First School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 12/10/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence5.1%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher16.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals16.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.4%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wimborne
All schools in Wimborne →Cranborne Middle SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.2 miAurora Beeches School1.1 miAurora Boveridge College1.2 miWimborne St Giles Church of England First School and NurseryGood · 1.8 miTrinity Church of England First School2.9 miVerwood Church of England First SchoolGood · 3.6 mi
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