The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 231
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Co Headteacher Diane Makariou/Joseph Barnett Beaucroft School (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wimborne Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2SS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Middle deemed secondary · 338m away
Dumpton School
Independent · 721m away
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Primary · 993m away
Allenbourn Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.2km away
Colehill First School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hayeswood First School
Primary · 1.4km away
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
Canford School
Independent · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Beaucroft Foundation School's Ofsted rating?
Beaucroft Foundation School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beaucroft Foundation School?
Beaucroft Foundation School currently has 231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beaucroft Foundation School take?
Beaucroft Foundation School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Beaucroft Foundation School?
Beaucroft Foundation School is in Wimborne, BH21 2SS, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beaucroft Foundation School have a sixth form?
Yes, Beaucroft Foundation School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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