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Linwood School
Alma Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1AJ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.6 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
411
Capacity
422
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 89%, this school demonstrates strong community support and confidence in its educational approach. However, it has not reported any students meeting the expected standards in Key Stage 2 for reading, writing, and maths, indicating potential areas for improvement in academic performance. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, particularly valued by parents, despite the challenges in key academic metrics.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (63 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Progress is communicated
94%
My child is happy
91%
My child feels safe
89%
School keeps me informed
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School supports development
89%
My child makes good progress
86%
Good range of subjects
84%
Behaviour is good
81%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
School has high expectations
79%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.1%
White Other7.1%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Other1.9%
Other1.9%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Black African0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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50.73782, -1.86858 · BH9 1AJ
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN113961
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Linwood School rated by Ofsted?
Linwood School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Linwood School a good school?
Linwood School scores 84.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Linwood School?
Based on 63 Ofsted Parent View responses, Linwood School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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