Rushcombe First School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Rushcombe First School
Address: Hanham Road, Corfe Mullen
Town/City: Wimborne
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH21 3PX
Telephone Number: 01202 695722
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-9)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Mahon
Capacity: 308
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 313 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.3%

Location and administration

URN: 113684
DfE Number: 838/2050
UKPRN: 10080170
UPRN: 100041050456
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole (E14001363)
Electoral Ward: Corfe Mullen (E05012692)

Easting & Northing: 398941E, 96491N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 46' 7.11" N 2° 0' 58.53" W
Plus Code: 9C2VQX9M+FF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Henbury View First School (0.5km)
  2. Corfe Hills School (0.8km)
  3. Springdale First School (0.9km)
  4. Lockyer's Middle School (1.3km)
  5. Castle Court School (1.5km)
  6. Broadstone First School (1.7km)
  7. Broadstone Middle School (2.2km)
  8. Hillbourne Primary School (2.6km)
  9. South West Regional Assessment Centre (2.7km)
  10. Poole Grammar School (3.0km)
Governors

  • Mrs Rachel Dilley - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 February 2030.
  • Mrs Sophie Gerra - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 23 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Miss Alex Hardy - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Hayes - Governor. Appointed on 2 January 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 1 January 2027.
  • Mrs Susan Jefferies - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Jones - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Mrs Caroline Mahon - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2008 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Daniel Morris - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 10 February 2029.
  • Cathy Rimmer - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 April 2029.