Cranborne Church of England First School — Primary School in Wimborne

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Cranborne Church of England First School

Wimborne, BH21 5QB

71 Pupils

140 Capacity

2–9 Age Range

13.60% FSM %

30 Boys

41 Girls

About Cranborne Church of England First School

Located in Wimborne (BH21 5QB), Cranborne Church of England First School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 2–9 with a Church of England character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Dorset.

It has 71 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Annette Faithfull.

Data for Cranborne Church of England First School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Dorset
Region	South West
Administrative District	Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency	North Dorset
Ward	Cranborne & Alderholt
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-01-2021
UKPRN	10087312
URN	148301
Data Last Updated	10-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Nikki Gates	Chair of Local Governing Body	03/12/2022	02/12/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mike Beal	Local Governor	13/10/2025	12/10/2029	Elected by parents
Mr Stuart Carpenter	Local Governor	09/05/2022	08/05/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Annette Faithfull	Local Governor	01/09/2016	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Catherine Girdler	Local Governor	15/05/2024	14/05/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Philomena Lokier	Local Governor	01/02/2024	31/01/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sian Phillips	Local Governor	22/04/2024	21/04/2028	Elected by school staff
Mr Giles Vigar	Local Governor	13/02/2023	12/02/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust