Cranborne Church of England First School
Ofsted: Good
Water Street, Cranborne, Wimborne, BH21 5QBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cranborne Church of England First School is a primary school in Wimborne for ages 2 to 9. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 October 2023, report published 4 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
Pupil numbers and mix
73 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Cranborne Church of England First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranborne Middle School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Trinity Church of England First School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Hillside Community First School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Emmanuel Church of England Middle School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Annette Faithfull
- Phone
- 01725517439
- Address
- Water Street, Cranborne, Wimborne, BH21 5QB
- Local authority
- Dorset
- URN
- 148301
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.