Sturminster Marshall First School
78 High Street, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, BH21 4AY
Reception - Year 4 (ages 4-9)
PrimaryCommunity schoolMixed
About the school
“At Sturminster Marshall First School every child is known, valued and celebrated as an individual. We are a warm, caring community where differences are respected, kindness matters and wellbeing sits at the heart of school life.”
Established school - open since before current records began.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 16 July 2025
Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementRequires improvement
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Not applicable
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- Number of pupils
- 49
- Phone
- 01258857348