Open State Middle deemed secondary Mixed

Cranborne Middle School

Cranborne, Wimborne, BH21 5RP
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Cranborne Middle School
Wimborne, BH21 5RP
306 Pupils
256 Capacity
9–13 Age Range
17.00% FSM %
154 Boys
152 Girls
About Cranborne Middle School

Cranborne Middle School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Wimborne, Dorset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 9–13 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 306 pupils on roll. School capacity: 256. Current headteacher: Richard Stevens.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Middle deemed secondary
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 Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10018578
URN 113853
Data Last Updated 13-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Clifton Beard Chair of Governors 06/09/2024 30/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Seona Angell Governor 16/02/2022 16/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Clifton Beard Governor 27/09/2021 27/09/2025 Elected by parents
Ms Emily Chandler Governor 16/12/2021 16/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kathy Cleary Governor 25/05/2022 25/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Dawson Governor 08/02/2023 07/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Debbie Goold Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Trevor Phelps Governor 16/12/2021 16/12/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Richard Stevens Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Rosemary Tong Governor 17/09/2022 31/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Susan Whitlock Governor 07/10/2020 22/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Cranborne Church of England First School
0.32 km • Wimborne
Other
Aurora Beeches School
1.53 km • Wimborne
Other
Aurora Boveridge College
1.7 km • Wimborne
Other
Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery
3.08 km • Wimborne
Other
Trinity Church of England First School
4.81 km • Verwood
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Cranborne Middle School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Wimborne, Dorset.
Cranborne Middle School has 306 pupils, with a capacity of 256.
Cranborne Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13.
The Headteacher at Cranborne Middle School is Mr Richard Stevens.
Cranborne Middle School is at Cranborne, Wimborne, BH21 5RP, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Cranborne Middle School: Does not have a sixth form.
Cranborne Middle School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Richard Stevens
Cranborne, Wimborne, BH21 5RP
01725517348
www.cranbornemid.dorset.sch.uk
Location
BH21 5RP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113853
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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