Special schoolData as of May 2026

Winchelsea School

Guernsey Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 4LL

Community special school

Pupils

235

Ages

4-19

FSM

41.7%

Attainment 8

0.1

Ofsted

Good

Jun 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

N/A

Writing

N/A

Maths

N/A

RWM Combined

N/A

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

0.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

0.0%

EBacc APS

0.00

EBacc 9-5

0.0%

EBacc 9-4

0.0%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Winchelsea School

Winchelsea School is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.1. The school has around 235 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Guernsey Road, Poole, BH12 4LL | More schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Winchelsea School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2022 — Good
Oct 2019 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Jun 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Winchelsea School

What is Winchelsea School's Ofsted rating?

Winchelsea School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are Winchelsea School's latest exam results?

Winchelsea School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Winchelsea School located?

Winchelsea School is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH12 4LL).

How many pupils attend Winchelsea School?

Winchelsea School has around 235 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Winchelsea School with other schools?

View Winchelsea School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.