Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery

Contact details for the school

School Name: Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery
Address: Wimborne St Giles
Town/City: Wimborne
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH21 5LX
Telephone Number: 01725 517347
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-9)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Diocese Of Salisbury Academy Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Salisbury

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Philippa Hill
Capacity: 75
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 70 (43% boys & 57% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.7%

Location and administration

URN: 148302
DfE Number: 838/3376
UKPRN: 10087311
UPRN: 10002945951
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: North Dorset (E14001388)
Electoral Ward: Cranborne & Alderholt (E05012693)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)

Easting & Northing: 403107E, 112027N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 54' 30.03" N 1° 57' 25.4" W
Plus Code: 9C2WW25V+85

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Kerry Goodall - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 April 2030.
  • Dr Charles Gordon - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 28 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 March 2027.
  • Sue Heal - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 November 2028.
  • Mrs Philippa Hill - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Jenni Lawford - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Joe Merrifield - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 February 2026.
  • Mrs Milly Warner - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 July 2028.