Sheiling School - Ofsted & School Info

The short version

76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).

Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Other independent special school
Ages: 5–19
Intake: Mixed

Numbers

Pupils: 34
Capacity: 76%
Admissions: Non-selective

Governance

Local authority: Dorset
Head: Mr Andrew Walters (Principal)

Provisions

Sixth form: Yes
Boarding: Boarding school

Inspection record

Official links

Latest official reportOfsted

GoodNovember 2024

Standard inspection: Good

8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.

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Previous reports

Standard inspection: Good

November 2021 | Inspection

Additional inspection

May 2018 | Inspection

Standard inspection: Good

November 2017 | Inspection

Standard inspection: Good

November 2014 | Inspection

Standard inspection: Good

June 2011 | Inspection

Standard inspection: Good

October 2007 | Inspection

Standard inspection

June 2002 | Inspection

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

Location

Horton Road, Ashley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2EB

Rural setting

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Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

Sheiling College

Special school · Very close

Ringwood Waldorf School

Independent · 456m away

St Ives Primary & Nursery School

Primary · 690m away

Ringwood Church of England Infant School

Primary · 2.1km away

Ringwood Junior School

Primary · 2.2km away

Ringwood School Academy

Secondary · 2.3km away

Questions parents ask

Is Sheiling School a selective school?

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

What is Sheiling School's Ofsted rating?

Sheiling School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.

How many pupils attend Sheiling School?

Sheiling School currently has 34 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does Sheiling School take?

Sheiling School caters for pupils aged 5 to 19.

Where is Sheiling School?

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

Does Sheiling School have a sixth form?

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

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