The Purbeck School
URN: 148737 • Wareham BH20 4PF
Overview
- Name
- The Purbeck School
- URN
- 148737
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 44.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Adam Darley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01929550077
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Worgret Road, Wareham BH20 4PF
Summary
The Purbeck School, located in Wareham, Dorset, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,028 pupils and a capacity of 1,180. The school serves students aged 11-18 and is committed to fostering a supportive and aspirational learning environment. Its core values of kindness, aspiration, and perseverance guide the educational approach, aiming to prepare students for future challenges in higher education and the workforce.
The school has a strong academic record, consistently achieving exceptional GCSE and A-level results, placing it in the top 10% of schools nationally. An outstanding Ofsted report from May 2025 highlights the school’s culture of personal care and high expectations, which contribute to the exceptional progress and outcomes for students.
In addition to academics, The Purbeck School offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and STEM clubs, promoting a well-rounded educational experience. The school encourages parental involvement and offers opportunities for tours and information sessions to engage families in their children's education.
The school has a strong academic record, consistently achieving exceptional GCSE and A-level results, placing it in the top 10% of schools nationally. An outstanding Ofsted report from May 2025 highlights the school’s culture of personal care and high expectations, which contribute to the exceptional progress and outcomes for students.
In addition to academics, The Purbeck School offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and STEM clubs, promoting a well-rounded educational experience. The school encourages parental involvement and offers opportunities for tours and information sessions to engage families in their children's education.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Purbeck School (64.6)
Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1180
- Pupils
- 1028
- Boys
- 523
- Girls
- 505
- FSM %
- 22.10
- Open date
- 2022-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1028 | 523 | 505 | 1180 | 22.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1040 | 522 | 518 | 1180 | 20.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1200 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1650 |
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