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Wimborne · Dorset · BH21 4JN. primary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 2 to 9. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
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Ofsted publication date: 12/03/2025. Open Ofsted report
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St James Church of England First School is in Wimborne (BH21 4JN), Dorset. URN 148300.
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Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 04 February 2025). Open the full PDF for context.
s in the Year 1 phonics screening and Year 4 multiplication tables checks. Pupils also acquire knowledge and skills that extend beyond these academic subjects. Starting in the Reception Year, children follow the school’s routines very well. Typically, learning flows without disruption because pupils choose to do what…
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Staffing: Class teachers: Mrs Hobbs (Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs am, Fri) & Mrs Trevor (Thurs pm) Teaching assistant: Mrs Plant (Mon, Tues, Wed) and Mrs Shergold (Thurs, Fri) *Year 2 – Reading, Maths, Science /Spellings will be taught by Miss Annels.
Source page · scanned 2026-08-26
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St James Church of England First School
URN: 148300
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Wimborne
Postcode: BH21 4JN
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/148300/
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