--- url: "https://henburyview.dorset.sch.uk/" school: "Henbury View First School" --- ### Henbury View First School Every Child Matters, Every Moment Counts ![](https://files.schudio.com/henbury-view-first/imagecache/1024x1024c/homepage/Debbie_Budden.png) ## **Headteacher's Welcome** Welcome to Henbury View First School, a place where children are encouraged to learn, grow and thrive in a caring, supportive and inspiring environment. Thank you so much for taking the time to browse through our website to get a glimpse of our vibrant school. As Headteacher, I am incredibly proud to lead a school where every child is valued as an individual and encouraged to achieve their very best. We believe that children flourish when they feel happy, safe and confident, and our dedicated staff work tirelessly to nurture curiosity, resilience, kindness and a lifelong love of learning. At Henbury View, we are committed to providing high-quality learning opportunities that inspire children to explore, question and discover. Alongside academic success, we place great importance on developing character, confidence and well-being, ensuring that our pupils leave us as thoughtful, responsible and capable young people. We are fortunate to have a strong and supportive partnership between school, home and the wider community. By working together, we can provide the very best opportunities for our children and help them reach their full potential. Whether you are a current member of our school family or are visiting our website for the first time, I hope you enjoy learning more about our wonderful school. Henbury View is a special place, filled with enthusiastic learners, dedicated staff and a shared commitment to helping every child succeed. I look forward to welcoming you to our school and sharing in the many achievements and memorable experiences that lie ahead. If you require any paper copies of the documents on our website, please contact the school office. **Miss Budden** **Executive Headteacher** *Henbury View First School* [Read More](https://files.schudio.com/henbury-view-first/files/Prospectus-Henbury_2025-26.docx) ### Term Dates [term-dates](https://henburyview.dorset.sch.uk/parents/term-dates) ### Report Absence [absence-reporting](https://henburyview.dorset.sch.uk/absence-reporting) ### Clubs [after-school-clubs](https://henburyview.dorset.sch.uk/parents/after-school-clubs) ### Safeguarding [safeguarding](https://henburyview.dorset.sch.uk/safeguarding) ### Ofsted [school-performance-and-ofsted](https://henburyview.dorset.sch.uk/about-us/school-performance-and-ofsted) ### Weekly Bulletin [newsletters-and-bulletins](https://henburyview.dorset.sch.uk/parents/newsletters-and-bulletins) ![](https://henburyview.dorset.sch.uk/images/icon/Untitled_design_(1).png) # Partnerships # Hamwic Trust : Hillary Partnership The Hillary Partnership is a multi-academy partnership based in Poole. The partnership enables local schools to work together to develop a strong education for all our children. This partnership working is embedded through a variety of ways: Headteacher forums, Leader networks, joint action plans, joint staff development opportunities and the sharing of expertise and resources. [READ MORE](https://www.hamwic.org/schools-partnerships/) ![](https://files.schudio.com/henbury-view-first/images/homepage/Untitled_design.png) ## Our Vision ### Let us be ‘respectful, happy learners’ We aim to develop ‘respectful, happy learners’ who reach their full potential, through: - **Respect:** Empowering individuals to value themselves with integrity and play an active role in their school and wider community - **Nurture: C**reating a safe, trusting environment with happiness at its core - **Curiosity for Learning:** Developing an aspirational, enriching curriculum that fosters creative, independent learners [Read More](https://henburyview.dorset.sch.uk/about-us/school-vision-statement) ## Latest News ![Image of Break the Rules Day and DisGLOW](https://files.schudio.com/henbury-view-first/imagecache/720x440c/news/Screenshot_2026-02-25_074910.png) 26 February 2026 ### [Break the Rules Day and DisGLOW](https://henburyview.dorset.sch.uk/news/2026-02-26-break-the-rules-day-and-disglow) The Friends of Henbury have organised a Break the Rules Day and a DisGLOW on Friday 27th February! ![Image of World Book Day 2026](https://files.schudio.com/henbury-view-first/imagecache/720x440c/news/WBD_Logo_Shape_RGB.original_(2).png) 24 February 2026 ### [World Book Day 2026](https://henburyview.dorset.sch.uk/news/2026-02-24-world-book-day-2026) It's World Book Day coming up on Thursday 5th March! ![Image of Children's Mental Health Awareness Week 2026](https://files.schudio.com/henbury-view-first/imagecache/720x440c/news/childrens-mental-health-week-2026.jpg) 2 February 2026 ### [Children's Mental Health Awareness Week 2026](https://henburyview.dorset.sch.uk/news/2026-02-02-children-s-mental-health-awareness-week-2026) Children's Mental Health Awareness Week runs from Monday 9th February until Sunday 15th February. - [![Ofsted](https://files.schudio.com/henbury-view-first/images/partners/Ofsted-logo.jpg)](https://henburyview.dorset.sch.uk/about-us/school-performance-and-ofsted) - [![Music Mark](https://files.schudio.com/henbury-view-first/images/partners/Music-Mark-logo-strapline-right-RGB.png)](https://www.musicmark.org.uk/) - [![School Games](https://files.schudio.com/henbury-view-first/images/partners/SG-L1-3-mark-platinum-2024-25_platinum.png)](https://www.yourschoolgames.com/about/school-games-mark/) - [![Read Write Inc](https://files.schudio.com/henbury-view-first/images/partners/RMT_RWI_School_2024_Stamp-1.png)](https://www.ruthmiskin.com/phonics/) [Embedded content](https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2523.34316589491!2d-2.026405222568538!3d50.76921186436001!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x4873a5bbfdf43ad9%3A0x52fd8bcd0111a65e!2sHenbury%20View%20First%20School!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sid!4v1752756910928!5m2!1sen!2sid) ![Henbury View First School](https://files.schudio.com/henbury-view-first/images/logo/henbury-footer-logo-with-trust.png) ### Henbury View First School Hillside Road Dorset Wimborne BH21 3TR 01202 659179 ### Useful Links - [About Us](https://henburyview.dorset.sch.uk/about-us) - [Learning](https://henburyview.dorset.sch.uk/learning) - [Parents](https://henburyview.dorset.sch.uk/parents/term-dates) - [Governance](https://henburyview.dorset.sch.uk/governance) - [Safeguarding](https://henburyview.dorset.sch.uk/safeguarding) ### Translation © Copyright 2025–2026 Henbury View First School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://henburyview.dorset.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)