Schools in Wimborne
There are 26 schools in Wimborne on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 15 primary and 5 secondary schools, across 2 local authorities. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Wimborne (15)
- Colehill First SchoolAcademy converter · BH21 2LZ
- Cranborne Church of England First SchoolAcademy converter · BH21 5QB
- Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First SchoolAcademy converter · BH21 7LX
- Hayeswood First SchoolAcademy converter · BH21 2HN
- Henbury View First SchoolAcademy converter · BH21 3TR
- Merley First SchoolAcademy converter · BH21 1SD
- Pamphill Church of England First SchoolAcademy sponsor led · BH21 4EE
- Rushcombe First SchoolCommunity school · BH21 3PX
- St James Church of England First SchoolAcademy converter · BH21 4JN
- St John's Church of England First School, WimborneAcademy converter · BH21 1BX
- Sturminster Marshall First SchoolCommunity school · BH21 4AY
- Three Legged Cross First and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter · BH21 6RF
- Wimborne First School and NurseryAcademy converter · BH21 4FW
- Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and NurseryAcademy converter · BH21 5LX
- Witchampton Church of England First SchoolAcademy converter · BH21 5AP
Secondary schools in Wimborne (5)
- Allenbourn Middle SchoolAcademy converter · BH21 1PL
- Cranborne Middle SchoolCommunity school · BH21 5RP
- Lockyer's Middle SchoolAcademy converter · BH21 3HQ
- Queen Elizabeth's SchoolAcademy converter · BH21 4DT
- St Michael's Church of England Middle School, ColehillAcademy converter · BH21 7AB
Other phases in Wimborne (6)
- Aurora Beeches SchoolOther independent special school · BH21 5RT
- Aurora Boveridge CollegeSpecial post 16 institution · BH21 5RU
- Beaucroft Foundation SchoolFoundation special school · BH21 2SS
- Canford SchoolOther independent school · BH21 3AD
- Dumpton SchoolOther independent school · BH21 7AF
- South West Regional Assessment CentreSpecial post 16 institution · BH21 3AA
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Wimborne?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 26 open schools with a Wimborne address (as of 5 June 2026), including 15 primary and 5 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Wimborne guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Wimborne?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.