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Rushcombe First School

Wimborne · Dorset · BH21 3PX. primary · Community school · State-funded · Ages 4 to 9. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Ofsted overall: Outstanding
KS2 RWM expected: —
Attainment 8: —
English & maths 9–4: —

Ofsted publication date: 30/01/2023. Open Ofsted report

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What is Rushcombe First School's Ofsted rating?

Rushcombe First School has an overall Ofsted grade of Outstanding (published 30/01/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

Where is Rushcombe First School?

Rushcombe First School is in Wimborne (BH21 3PX), Dorset. URN 113684.

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Inspection excerpt

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‘This is an exceptional school with the utmost emphasis placed on the child’s need and education’ is a view shared by many parents and shows what it is like to be a pupil at Rushcombe.

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Rushcombe First School
URN: 113684
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Wimborne
Postcode: BH21 3PX
Ofsted overall: Outstanding (30/01/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/113684/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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