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School · PrimaryiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Rushcombe First School

Community primary school in Wimborne (Dorset).

KS2 RWM expected
-
not published
Reading expected
-
not published
Maths expected
-
not published
Writing expected
-
not published
Attendance rate
96.1%
▲ 1pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
21.6
▲ 0.9 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
7.3%
▼ 18pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
102%
313 / 308 pupils
register figure (GIAS)

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).

Rushcombe First School is a primary school located in Wimborne, Dorset. The school caters for boys and girls aged 4 to 9 and currently has 314 pupils on roll, with a capacity of 308. The school is led by Mrs Caroline Mahon.

Enrichment

15 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Learning Adventures
  • Mantle of the Expert
  • Reggio Approaches
  • Theatre in Education
  • Mathematics
  • The Creative Arts
  • Physical Education
  • Science and Technology
  • Humanities
  • Enviromental Learning
  • Cultural Learning RE
  • Learning Heroes
  • Philosophy Sessions
  • Early Years
  • Extra-Curricular Activities

Key facts

URN
113684
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Ages
4 to 9
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Dorset
Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (8 current, 1 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Sophie GerraChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Rachel DilleyGovernorElected by parentssince 2026 · until 2030
Mr Andrew JonesGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Susan JefferiesGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Daniel MorrisGovernorAppointed by LAsince 2025 · until 2029
Miss Alex HardyGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Sarah HayesGovernorParent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidatessince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Caroline MahonGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2008
Cathy Rimmer FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · term ended 2026

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record