Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School

How places are decided at Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School

Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School: key facts

How many pupils attend Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School?

Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School has 134 pupils on roll.

What ages does Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School take?

Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School admits pupils aged 5 to 9.

Where is Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School located?

Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is located in Wimborne, BH21 7LX, Dorset.

How do I apply to Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School?

Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School have a religious character?

Yes — Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School for 2019-20 (Reception) was 2.377 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School?

When Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — Children in public care (Looked After Children) and Previously Looked After Children as defined by section 1.7 of the School Admissions Code 2021 – see Explanatory Note 1; 2. Medical or social need — Children who have an exceptional medical or social need and where there is a need for a place at one specific school– see Explanatory Note 2; 3. Catchment + sibling — Children living within the school's designated catchment area who, at the time of application, have a sibling already on roll at the school and who will still be attending the school in the following academic year – see Explanatory Note 3 for catchment definition and Explanatory Note 4 for Sibling definition, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the criteria, then distance, as defined in Explanatory Note 8 will be used to prioritise applications. Should there be two or more identical distances requiring prioritisation, this will be done by drawing lots.

What is the largest ethnic background at Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.3% of pupils at Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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