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The Stable School
12 Dudmoor Farm Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6AQ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
58
Capacity
65
Ages
6–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a small student body of 58, the school has a parent satisfaction rate of 73%, indicating a reasonable level of contentment among families. However, academic performance appears to be a concern, as the GCSE Attainment 8 score is significantly below average at 17.1, with only 11% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Limited published data suggests that further information on progress and curriculum outcomes may be necessary for a comprehensive evaluation.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 17.1 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 11% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★3.2
School responds to concerns
73%
I'd recommend this school
73%
Progress is communicated
73%
My child feels safe
69%
My child is happy
69%
My child makes good progress
65%
Good range of subjects
65%
School supports development
65%
School has high expectations
65%
Good range of extra-curricular
54%
School keeps me informed
54%
Behaviour is good
54%
Location
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50.75868, -1.78933 · BH23 6AQ
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN147198
School typeOther independent special school
Websitewww.thestableschool.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Stable School rated by Ofsted?
The Stable School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is The Stable School a good school?
The Stable School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 The Stable School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Stable School receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Stable School in GCSEs?
The Stable School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 17.1. 11% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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