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Wimborne First School and Nursery
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Wimborne First School and Nursery
- Primary
- Wimborne Minster BH21 4FW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is foundational; staff are rigorously trained in phonics
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum that supports high outcomes at key stage 1
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessments need better precision for deeper knowledge
Performance in Maths & Reading: High outcomes at the end of key stage 1; impressive knowledge in subjects
Support for Falling Behind: Staff adeptly address gaps, ensuring rapid catch-up
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' positive attitudes, impeccable manners, and hard work are highlighted
Support for SEND Pupils: Adaptations are made as necessary, ensuring good learning outcomes
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not an issue; school uses 'chatterbox' system
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on safety; learning about water and online safety
Parent Feedback: Overwhelming majority of parents recommend the school
Extracurricular Activities: Range of leadership roles, annual residential visit
Outdoor Facilities: Extensive school grounds, onsite forest school
Impact on Student Progress: High outcomes in phonics and key stage 1 highlight teaching impact
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Trust checks curriculum implementation and impact
Teacher Engagement: Teachers implement well, but need better use of assessment data
Teaching Staff Challenges: New staff must meet curriculum expectations
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About Us
Wimborne First School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 403 students from age 2-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-9 | 5-9 | 5-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.3 | 24.7 | 19.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wimborne First School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 18 : 1