Castle Court School
URN: 113931 • BH21 3RF
Overview
- Name
- Castle Court School
- URN
- 113931
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 36.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katie Johnson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202694438
- Website
- Visit Castle Court School website
- Address
-
Knoll Lane, BH21 3RF
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Summary
Castle Court School is an independent co-educational preparatory school located in Wimborne, Dorset, catering to children aged 2 to 13 years. With a current enrolment of 259 pupils and a capacity for 380, the school prides itself on nurturing each child's potential within a supportive environment. The school operates a structured curriculum that includes a Pre Senior Baccalaureate pathway, offering a comprehensive educational experience from nursery through to Year 8.
The school has received the highest rating in its most recent Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection, reflecting its commitment to educational excellence and compliance. Castle Court emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating outdoor education and a variety of extracurricular activities to foster confidence and adaptability in its pupils.
Safeguarding is a key priority at Castle Court, with robust policies and a dedicated safeguarding team in place to ensure the welfare of all students. The school community is described as having a strong family feel, with a focus on developing leadership skills and a sense of service among pupils.
The school has received the highest rating in its most recent Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection, reflecting its commitment to educational excellence and compliance. Castle Court emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating outdoor education and a variety of extracurricular activities to foster confidence and adaptability in its pupils.
Safeguarding is a key priority at Castle Court, with robust policies and a dedicated safeguarding team in place to ensure the welfare of all students. The school community is described as having a strong family feel, with a focus on developing leadership skills and a sense of service among pupils.
Useful links
- Staff & Governors (governance)
- Senior School Entry (sen)
- Our Pathway (Pre Senior Baccalaureate) (sen)
- Senior (Years 7 & 8) (sen)
- calendar (calendar)
- School Policies & Inspections (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- End of Term Booklet : Memories from Past Terms (other)
- Admissions Process (other)
- Terms (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Sheiling College (73.7)
- Graduately Developing Futures (68.9)
- Westfield Arts College (65.0)
- Yewstock School (64.9)
- Aurora Boveridge College (60.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 259 | 139 | 120 | 380 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 272 | 157 | 115 | 380 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 268 | 159 | 109 | 380 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 268 | 159 | 109 | 380 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 276 | 162 | 114 | 380 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 309 | 178 | 131 | 380 | 0.00 |
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