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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEN Information Report (sen)
- SEN Policy - 2024/25 (sen)
- Curriculum handbook (download)
- Attendance Policy (download)
- KS2 Attainment Report Statement (download)
- Home Learning Policy (download)
- Careers Strategy (download)
- Exams - Contingency Plan 2021-22 (download)
- Admissions Policy 2024/25 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Arts University Bournemouth (70.2)
- Bournemouth University (70.2)
- Langside School (62.1)
- The Quay School (58.9)
- Montacute School (54.1)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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