The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 411
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 41.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Talbot (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Alma Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1AJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Martin's School
Independent · 602m away
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 776m away
Cambian Wing College
Special school · 845m away
Malmesbury Park Primary School
Primary · 862m away
Queen's Park Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Kings Bournemouth
Independent · 1.3km away
Queen's Park Infant Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Linwood School's Ofsted rating?
Linwood School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Linwood School?
Linwood School currently has 411 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Linwood School take?
Linwood School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Linwood School?
Linwood School is in Bournemouth, BH9 1AJ, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Linwood School have a sixth form?
Yes, Linwood School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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