Wimborne St GilesCE Primary School
Here at Wimborne St Giles we are pleased to have one of the largest catchments areas in Dorset. Our school has school places available for Nursery, Reception and for other year groups and we welcome children from a wide range of Dorset towns and villages. The village is 2 miles from Cranborne, 3.2 miles from Woodlands, 5 miles from Sixpenny Handley and 5.1 miles from Verwood. There is no requirement to live in the village area to attend the school.
If you are looking for a school place, please phone Mrs Bates or Mrs Webber in the school office on 01725 517347 to arrange a visit with the Head Teacher or to find out when the next Open Mornings are held to learn more about our wonderful school.
If you are looking for a school place, please phone Mrs Bates or Mrs Webber in the school office on 01725 517347 to arrange a visit with the Head Teacher or to find out when the next Open Mornings are held to learn more about our wonderful school.
Apply for a reception place to start in September 2026
If your child is due to start school in September 2026, please click here to apply for a school place via the Dorset For You website.
You can apply for a reception place from 1 September 2025.
The closing date for applications is 15 January 2026.
Any application or change made after this date will be classed as late. This means we will not consider it until after the on-time round.
Dorset Council will let you know your outcome:
- on 16 April 2026 if you applied on time (by 15 January 2026)
- on 13 May 2026 if you apply late (between 16 January 2026 and 15 April 2026)
- from June onwards if you apply after 15 April 2026
In Year Admissions
- Applications for in year admission may be submitted at any time during the school year.
- The School is part of the LA’s in-year co-ordination scheme. Any person wishing to apply for a place at the School in-year will need to contact the LA for an application form and a supplementary information form if required. Further details in respect of in-year applications is available from the School office or from the School website.
- The LA will liaise with the School on receipt of any in-year application so that it may be processed in accordance with the School’s admission arrangements.