Curriculum
In addition, it is important that the curriculum includes rich opportunities for children to develop their spatial reasoning skills across all areas of mathematics including shape, space and measures.
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School Compass
Cranborne Church of England First School
Wimborne · Dorset · BH21 5QB. primary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 2 to 9. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Dorset index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
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- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 04/12/2023. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
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What is Cranborne Church of England First School's Ofsted rating?
Cranborne Church of England First School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 04/12/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
Where is Cranborne Church of England First School?
Cranborne Church of England First School is in Wimborne (BH21 5QB), Dorset. URN 148301.
How do I compare Cranborne Church of England First School with nearby schools?
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Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Good School inspection · 12 October 2023). Open the full PDF for context.
Pupils are happy and safe. They enjoy warm relationships with each other and with staff. Pupils are polite and know the school’s distinctive values ‘love, learn, fly’ well. They enjoy earning ‘star’ awards when they demonstrate these values. Parents and carers speak highly of the care and support that their children…
From the school's website
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Official links
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Other schools in Wimborne
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Cranborne Church of England First School
URN: 148301
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Wimborne
Postcode: BH21 5QB
Ofsted overall: Good (04/12/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/148301/
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