Quick Facts


Phase: Primary
Age range: 4 to 9
Gender: Mixed
Pupils on roll: 68
Capacity: 148
Local authority: Dorset
Governance: Community school
Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
SEN provision: Yes

About this school


Sturminster Marshall First School is a community school located in Wimborne, within the Dorset local authority. The school plays an important role in the local community and forms part of the state funded education system in England.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 4 to 9. It currently has 68 pupils on roll with space for 148, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 17 June 2025, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.

Ofsted Summary


Overall rating: Outstanding
Last inspection: 17 June 2025
Read the full Ofsted report: View Report

Admissions Information


Admissions policy: Community school
Catchment: Based on distance from school
Oversubscribed: No
Link to local authority admissions page: Contact School Website

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