# Witchampton Church of England First School — Wimborne, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Sarah Fairman

## Contact

- **Address:** Witchampton, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5AP
- **Phone:** 01258 840684
- **Website:** https://www.witchampton.dorset.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/wimborne/witchampton-church-of-england-first-school-16561

## About

Witchampton Church of England First School is an extremely happy school and we are very proud that our school was judged to be 'Good' in all areas in March 2023. We aim to preserve the friendly atmosphere and ethos of a small rural village school, and prepare children for the future through an understanding and knowledge of Christianity and Christian values.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Mar 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Mar 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Mar 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Mar 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Mar 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Mar 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Exceptional school with a big heart: We've been so impressed with Witchampton First School. The staff are friendly and approachable, and the values of love, courage, inspiration, and respect are clearly embedded in everything they do. My child is thriving and loves attending school. We couldn't be happier! *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — A wonderful school community: We were at Witchampton First School for four years and had a wonderful experience. The school's ethos of being a 'small school with a big heart' really shines through. The staff are dedicated and the facilities are excellent. I feel confident that my children received a great education and are now thriving in their secondary school. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Generally happy with school, but some room for improvement: We've been pleased with the overall experience at Witchampton First School, but there are a few areas where we feel the school could improve. The curriculum is engaging and the staff are generally supportive. However, we've experienced some issues with communication and felt that the school could do more to involve parents in decision-making processes. Still, we feel that our child is receiving a good education and we're grateful for the opportunities the school provides. *(Mar 2022)*

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