What did Ofsted judge Pamphill Church of England First School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Pamphill Church of England First School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Pamphill Church of England First School?

Pamphill Church of England First School has 67 pupils on roll.

What ages does Pamphill Church of England First School take?

Pamphill Church of England First School admits pupils aged 5 to 9.

Where is Pamphill Church of England First School located?

Pamphill Church of England First School is located in Wimborne, BH21 4EE, Dorset.

How do I apply to Pamphill Church of England First School?

Pamphill Church of England 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 Pamphill Church of England First School have a religious character?

Yes — Pamphill Church of England 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 close do you need to live to get into Pamphill Church of England First School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Pamphill Church of England First School was 4.558 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Pamphill Church of England First School?

When Pamphill Church of England First School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Child in Care / previously Child in Care — A "Child in Care" or who was "previously a Child in Care" (see footnote 1); 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children who the admissions authority accepts have an exceptional medical or social need and where there is a need for a place at one specific school (see footnotes 2); 3. Catchment sibling — Children living within the school's catchment area who will have a sibling(s) attending the school at the time of admission. (see footnote 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If oversubscribed within any of the priority order categories above, places will be allocated on the basis of the shortest straight line measurement using a geographical information based system which identifies an Easting and Northing for the home address and the school and calculates the distance between the two locations. In the event that the admissions authority is unable to distinguish between applications despite applying the priority categories above, lots will be drawn by an independent (of the admissions authority) person to determine the final place(s).

What is the largest ethnic background at Pamphill Church of England First School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 94% of pupils at Pamphill Church of England First School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Pamphill Church of England First School: Ofsted & Catchment

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4.558miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Pamphill Church of England First School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Child in Care / previously Child in Care — A "Child in Care" or who was "previously a Child in Care" (see footnote 1)
2Exceptional medical or social need — Children who the admissions authority accepts have an exceptional medical or social need and where there is a need for a place at one specific school (see footnotes 2).
3Catchment sibling — Children living within the school's catchment area who will have a sibling(s) attending the school at the time of admission. (see footnote 3)
4Catchment area — Children living within the school's catchment area.
5Out of catchment sibling — Children living outside the school's catchment area who will have a sibling(s) attending the school at the time of admission. (see footnote 3)
6Denominational (CE) grounds outside catchment — Children living outside the school's catchment area and whose parents wish them to attend a CE school on denominational grounds. (see footnote 6)
7Children of staff — Children of staff with at least two years continuous service at the school or who have been recruited to a vacancy to meet a demonstrable skills shortage as at the date of application (in year) or relevant closing date under Dorset Council co-ordinated scheme (normal year of entry) and who still intend to be employed at the school at the time of the child's admission. (see footnote 7 & 8)
8All other children outside catchment — All other children living outside the school's catchment area.

If two applications tie: If oversubscribed within any of the priority order categories above, places will be allocated on the basis of the shortest straight line measurement using a geographical information based system which identifies an Easting and Northing for the home address and the school and calculates the distance between the two locations. In the event that the admissions authority is unable to distinguish between applications despite applying the priority categories above, lots will be drawn by an independent (of the admissions authority) person to determine the final place(s).

Multiple birth siblings may cause PAN to be exceeded. Places allocated in priority order i)-viii); EHCP named children admitted first as required by law but not numbered in the list.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Pamphill Church of England First School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Pamphill Church of England First School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Pamphill Church of England First School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Pamphill Church of England First School?: Pamphill Church of England First School has 67 pupils on roll.
What ages does Pamphill Church of England First School take?: Pamphill Church of England First School admits pupils aged 5 to 9.
Where is Pamphill Church of England First School located?: Pamphill Church of England First School is located in Wimborne, BH21 4EE, Dorset.
How do I apply to Pamphill Church of England First School?: Pamphill Church of England 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 Pamphill Church of England First School have a religious character?: Yes — Pamphill Church of England 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 close do you need to live to get into Pamphill Church of England First School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Pamphill Church of England First School was 4.558 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Pamphill Church of England First School?: When Pamphill Church of England First School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Child in Care / previously Child in Care — A "Child in Care" or who was "previously a Child in Care" (see footnote 1); 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children who the admissions authority accepts have an exceptional medical or social need and where there is a need for a place at one specific school (see footnotes 2); 3. Catchment sibling — Children living within the school's catchment area who will have a sibling(s) attending the school at the time of admission. (see footnote 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If oversubscribed within any of the priority order categories above, places will be allocated on the basis of the shortest straight line measurement using a geographical information based system which identifies an Easting and Northing for the home address and the school and calculates the distance between the two locations. In the event that the admissions authority is unable to distinguish between applications despite applying the priority categories above, lots will be drawn by an independent (of the admissions authority) person to determine the final place(s).
What is the largest ethnic background at Pamphill Church of England First School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 94% of pupils at Pamphill Church of England First School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Pamphill Church of England First School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Child in Care / previously Child in Care — A "Child in Care" or who was "previously a Child in Care" (see footnote 1)
2Exceptional medical or social need — Children who the admissions authority accepts have an exceptional medical or social need and where there is a need for a place at one specific school (see footnotes 2).
3Catchment sibling — Children living within the school's catchment area who will have a sibling(s) attending the school at the time of admission. (see footnote 3)
4Catchment area — Children living within the school's catchment area.
5Out of catchment sibling — Children living outside the school's catchment area who will have a sibling(s) attending the school at the time of admission. (see footnote 3)
6Denominational (CE) grounds outside catchment — Children living outside the school's catchment area and whose parents wish them to attend a CE school on denominational grounds. (see footnote 6)
7Children of staff — Children of staff with at least two years continuous service at the school or who have been recruited to a vacancy to meet a demonstrable skills shortage as at the date of application (in year) or relevant closing date under Dorset Council co-ordinated scheme (normal year of entry) and who still intend to be employed at the school at the time of the child's admission. (see footnote 7 & 8)
8All other children outside catchment — All other children living outside the school's catchment area.

Multiple birth siblings may cause PAN to be exceeded. Places allocated in priority order i)-viii); EHCP named children admitted first as required by law but not numbered in the list.

Pamphill Church of England First School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Pamphill Church of England First School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Pamphill Church of England First School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Pamphill Church of England First School?: Pamphill Church of England First School has 67 pupils on roll.
What ages does Pamphill Church of England First School take?: Pamphill Church of England First School admits pupils aged 5 to 9.
Where is Pamphill Church of England First School located?: Pamphill Church of England First School is located in Wimborne, BH21 4EE, Dorset.
How do I apply to Pamphill Church of England First School?: Pamphill Church of England 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 Pamphill Church of England First School have a religious character?: Yes — Pamphill Church of England 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 close do you need to live to get into Pamphill Church of England First School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Pamphill Church of England First School was 4.558 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Pamphill Church of England First School?: When Pamphill Church of England First School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Child in Care / previously Child in Care — A "Child in Care" or who was "previously a Child in Care" (see footnote 1); 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children who the admissions authority accepts have an exceptional medical or social need and where there is a need for a place at one specific school (see footnotes 2); 3. Catchment sibling — Children living within the school's catchment area who will have a sibling(s) attending the school at the time of admission. (see footnote 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If oversubscribed within any of the priority order categories above, places will be allocated on the basis of the shortest straight line measurement using a geographical information based system which identifies an Easting and Northing for the home address and the school and calculates the distance between the two locations. In the event that the admissions authority is unable to distinguish between applications despite applying the priority categories above, lots will be drawn by an independent (of the admissions authority) person to determine the final place(s).
What is the largest ethnic background at Pamphill Church of England First School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 94% of pupils at Pamphill Church of England First School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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