Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School, Wimborne

In its own words: "Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School is a small, friendly village school for children from 2 to 9 years, situated between West Moors and Verwood. Our school has the benefit of large grounds with a number of field areas and playgrounds, along with a dedicated forest area and pond."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School, a place where children are at the heart of everything we do! We are proud provide a happy, safe and engaging learning community where every child is valued, nurtured and encouraged to achieve their very best."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include Lego and art.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 20 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School as their first choice and 23 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School are Verwood Church of England First School (1.2 miles, Good); St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery (1.8 miles, Good); Hillside Community First School (2 miles, Good); and Trinity Church of England First School (2.2 miles).

Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School is one of 6 schools run by The Heath Academy Trust, an academy trust.

7.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (73%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 27 pupils (32.1%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School had 3 teachers in 2026, one for every 24 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Juniper Close (ne-bound), 310 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and robbery. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Dorset (25).

In 2024/25, Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School issued 1 suspension, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.