Located in Wimborne, Rushcombe First School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 9. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Rushcombe First School currently has around 314 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 3PX |
| Website: | www.rushcombe.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01202695722 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Dorset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Caroline Mahon |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 113684 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 308 |
| Number of Pupils: | 314 |
| Number of Boys: | 159 |
| Number of Girls: | 155 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.00% | 289 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.90% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 1.30% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other White | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushcombe First School Hanham Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3PX | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henbury View First School Hillside Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3TR | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henbury View First School Hillside Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3TR | - not rated | 580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springdale First School Springdale Road , BH18 9BW | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springdale First School Springdale Road , BH18 9BW | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillbourne Community Middle School Kitchener Crescent , Waterloo BH17 7HX | - not rated | 2,638 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corfe Hills School Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG | - not rated | 821 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corfe Hills School Higher Blandford Road , BH18 9BG | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE | 3out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Court School Knoll Lane , Corfe Mullen BH21 3RF | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South West Regional Assessment Centre Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA | - not rated | 2,895 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.