Ringwood - GCSE Results, Ofsted & School Info

The short version

Below-average GCSE results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).

GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 6.6 vs national 43.8)
Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025

Performance

DfE published data

Official DfE Results

2024-25 verified

Attainment 8

Average points across 8 GCSE subjects

6.6

37.2 vs national

English & maths (grade 5+)

Strong pass in both core subjects

EBacc entry

Academic subjects including a language

Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25

Special Educational Needs

15% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.

Breakdown

SEN support38

Source: DfE School Census

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Other independent school
Ages: 2–19
Intake: Mixed

Numbers

Pupils: 256
Capacity: 82%
Admissions: Non-selective

Governance

Local authority: Dorset
Head: Ms Geli Patrick (Headteacher)

Provisions

Sixth form: Yes
Nursery: Yes

Inspection record

Official links

Latest official reportOfsted

GoodMay 2025

Standard inspection: Good

5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.

Read latest report View official history

Previous reports

Standard inspection: Requires Improvement

April 2023 | Inspection

Standard inspection: Good

April 2019 | Inspection

Light touch inspection

June 2009 | Inspection

Standard inspection

May 2005 | Inspection

Inspection links are sourced from official Ofsted provider pages and report PDFs.

Location

Folly Farm Lane, Ashley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2NN

Rural setting

Google Maps Directions

Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

Sheiling College

Special school · 456m away

Sheiling School

Independent · 456m away

St Ives Primary & Nursery School

Primary · 1.1km away

Ringwood Church of England Infant School

Primary · 1.6km away

Ringwood Junior School

Primary · 1.8km away

Ringwood School Academy

Secondary · 1.9km away

Questions parents ask

Is Ringwood Waldorf School a selective school?

No. Ringwood Waldorf School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.

What is Ringwood Waldorf School's Ofsted rating?

Ringwood Waldorf School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.

How many pupils attend Ringwood Waldorf School?

Ringwood Waldorf School currently has 256 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does Ringwood Waldorf School take?

Ringwood Waldorf School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.

Where is Ringwood Waldorf School?

Ringwood Waldorf School is in Ringwood, BH24 2NN, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

Does Ringwood Waldorf School have a sixth form?

Yes, Ringwood Waldorf School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.

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