Winchelsea School

URN: 113955 • Poole BH12 4LL

Overview

Name
Winchelsea School
URN
113955
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Geoff Cherrill (since 2025) , Head Teacher
Telephone
01202746240
Website
Visit
Address
Guernsey Road, Poole BH12 4LL

Summary

Winchelsea School is a community special school located in Poole, serving a diverse cohort of 235 pupils with a capacity for 239. The school is dedicated to providing tailored educational experiences for students with special educational needs, fostering an inclusive environment that prioritises individual growth and development.

The school operates as a 'Nut Free School' to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, highlighting its commitment to creating a secure learning environment. Parents and carers are reminded of this policy to prevent any potential health issues related to nut allergies.

Winchelsea School is part of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority and aims to engage with the local community to enhance the educational experience. The school supports a mixed-gender population and is focused on delivering a curriculum that meets the needs of its students while promoting their social and emotional well-being. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.winchelseaschool.co.uk.

Key details

LA
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Age range
4 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
239
Pupils
235
Boys
162
Girls
73
FSM %
41.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 235 162 73 239 41.70
2024-09-11 238 164 74 239 45.00
2023-09-11 201 147 54 220 47.60
2022-09-11 201 147 54 201 47.60
2021-09-11 177 131 46 203 50.30
2020-09-11 144 105 39 156 45.10

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