The Purbeck School
The Purbeck School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Wareham, BH20, in the Dorset council area. It has 1,022 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (30 April 2025): Improved significantly. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Improved significantly — inspected 30 April 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (3 December 2014) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.6 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 41.9 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 36.6 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 164 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 30.95 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C | 2024/25 |
A level students | 67 | 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 | 1,022 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 21.4% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 5.5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 12.06% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.09% | 2024/25 |
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