Linwood School
URN: 113961 • Bournemouth BH9 1AJ
Overview
- Name
- Linwood School
- URN
- 113961
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 68.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gemma Talbot (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202525107
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Alma Road, Bournemouth BH9 1AJ
Summary
Linwood School is a community special school located in Bournemouth, serving a diverse student population of 411 pupils with a capacity for 417. The school is dedicated to supporting students with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through a person-centred approach. Linwood operates several campuses, each designed to cater to the unique needs of its students, ensuring that every child has access to a tailored curriculum and high-quality support.
The school’s ethos revolves around the values of respect, inclusivity, and excellence, fostering a nurturing environment where every student is encouraged to thrive. Linwood emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships and providing engaging learning experiences that promote independence and personal growth. The dedicated staff team is committed to delivering bespoke educational pathways that align with the individual needs of each student.
Linwood School actively promotes community involvement and celebrates diversity, ensuring that all students feel valued and supported. The school encourages parental engagement and offers opportunities for families to participate in their children's educational journey, reinforcing a collaborative approach to learning and development.
The school’s ethos revolves around the values of respect, inclusivity, and excellence, fostering a nurturing environment where every student is encouraged to thrive. Linwood emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships and providing engaging learning experiences that promote independence and personal growth. The dedicated staff team is committed to delivering bespoke educational pathways that align with the individual needs of each student.
Linwood School actively promotes community involvement and celebrates diversity, ensuring that all students feel valued and supported. The school encourages parental engagement and offers opportunities for families to participate in their children's educational journey, reinforcing a collaborative approach to learning and development.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Our Governors (governance)
- Forms, Letters & Consents (sen)
- Training & Events (calendar)
- X (other)
- Home (other)
- Our Policies, Procedures & Information (other)
- Our Students (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Thomas Garnet's School (63.9)
- Tregonwell Academy (53.6)
- Kings Bournemouth (53.0)
- Cambian Wing College (48.7)
- Bournemouth Alternative Needs Federation (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 417
- Pupils
- 411
- Boys
- 278
- Girls
- 133
- FSM %
- 41.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 411 | 278 | 133 | 417 | 41.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 386 | 265 | 121 | 417 | 42.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 387 | 275 | 112 | 417 | 42.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 387 | 275 | 112 | 417 | 42.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 369 | 269 | 100 | 388 | 41.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 352 | 260 | 92 | 388 | 39.00 |
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