Details

Age Range4-19 years
GenderMixed
TypeSpecial school, Foundation special school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityDorset
AddressWimborne Road, BH21 2SS
URN113956

School Census

Total 191
Girls/Boys 65/126
Girls/Boys Ratio 34.0%/66.0%
% pupils where English not first language 1.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 57
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 1.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
21/11/2023 Good
30/01/2013 Outstanding
05/11/2009 Outstanding
Inspection Date 21/11/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 30/01/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 05/11/2009
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score NE
Grade 5 or above in English and maths NE
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 NE
Entering EBacc NE
EBacc average point score NE
Progress 8 NE
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score NE
Grade 5 or above in English and maths NE
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 NE
Entering EBacc NE
EBacc average point score NE
Progress 8 NE
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score NE
Grade 5 or above in English and maths NE
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 NE
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score NE
Progress 8 NE

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard0%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading-
Maths-
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard0
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0
Reading-
Maths-
Reading Progress-12.4
Writing Progress-11.0
Maths Progress-12.6
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard0%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading-
Maths-
Reading Progress-9.8
Writing Progress-10.4
Maths Progress-10.1
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard0%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading-
Maths-
Reading Progress-8.7
Writing Progress-8.7
Maths Progress-9.1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree80%
agree20%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree80%
agree15%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree44%
agree44%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know7%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree2%
agree4%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know13%
not applicable74%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree56%
agree35%
disagree7%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree41%
agree19%
disagree9%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
not applicable30%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes100%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree72%
agree22%
disagree4%
strongly disagree2%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree43%
agree43%
disagree11%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree56%
agree41%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree57%
agree37%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree56%
agree33%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know4%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree41%
agree20%
disagree19%
strongly disagree6%
don't know15%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree69%
agree22%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes94%
no6%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin90.7%
any other white background ethnic origin3.7%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.9%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin91.1%
any other white background ethnic origin3.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
any other asian background ethnic origin1%

Nearby Schools

St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill

(0.26 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed

Address: Colehill Lane, , BH21 7AB

Dumpton School

(0.45 mi)

Ofsted Rating: None

Age: 2-13, Gender: Mixed

Address: Deans Grove House, , BH21 7AF

Wimborne First School and Nursery

(0.52 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-9, Gender: Mixed

Address: Campanula Way, , BH21 4FW

St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne

(0.62 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-9, Gender: Mixed

Address: St John's Hill, , BH21 1BX