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Henbury View First School

Wimborne · Dorset · BH21 3TR. primary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 5 to 9. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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

Ofsted publication date: 15/01/2024. Open Ofsted report

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Henbury View First School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 15/01/2024). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

Where is Henbury View First School?

Henbury View First School is in Wimborne (BH21 3TR), Dorset. URN 147710.

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s in reading, writing and mathematics are high. However, the school is aware that pupils’ writing is not as well developed across the curriculum. As a result, pupils do not demonstrate through their written work the depth of subject knowledge they have learned. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities…

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Henbury View First School
URN: 147710
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Wimborne
Postcode: BH21 3TR
Ofsted overall: Good (15/01/2024)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/147710/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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