The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 32
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 3.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Seaward (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Langside Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTalbot Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 895m away
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 938m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Primary · 1.0km away
Manorside Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Talbot Heath School
Independent · 1.4km away
The Quay School
Academy · 1.4km away
Winton Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Langside School's Ofsted rating?
Langside School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Langside School?
Langside School currently has 32 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Langside School take?
Langside School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Langside School?
Langside School is in Poole, BH12 5BN, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Langside School have a sixth form?
Yes, Langside School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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