Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 9
Ofsted: Good

Wimborne St Giles, Wimborne, BH21 5LXOpen in maps

Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery 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 June 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 June 2013, report published 10 July 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

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Pupil numbers and mix

70 pupils on roll, with places for 75

Eligible for free school meals8.6%

8.6%, 17.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.9%

2.9%, 18.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.9%

12.9%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.1%

7.1%, 1.1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Cranborne Church of England First School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Cranborne Middle School2 milesOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard
Trinity Church of England First School4 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingNot published
Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Verwood Church of England First School4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

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 Philippa Hill
Phone
01725517347
Website
wimbornestgiles.dsat.org.uk
Address
Wimborne St Giles, Wimborne, BH21 5LX
Local authority
Dorset
URN
148302

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.