Linwood School
Linwood School is a special or alternative provision school (Community special school), ages 2–19, in Bournemouth, BH9, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area. It has 437 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (28 January 2025): Outstanding in all 6 graded areas.
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Ofsted
Outstanding in all 6 graded areas — inspected 28 January 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Outstanding |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Outstanding |
Sixth form | Outstanding |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 29 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 | -1.73 | 2023/24 |
KS4 pupils | 26 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 437 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 44.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 14.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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