Special schoolData as of May 2026

Linwood School

Alma Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH9 1AJ

Community special school

Pupils

411

Ages

2-19

FSM

41.5%

Capacity

422

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jan 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

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

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What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Linwood School

Linwood School is a secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 411 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Alma Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1AJ | More schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted inspection history

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

Jan 2025 — Outstanding
Nov 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
Mar 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Linwood School

What is Linwood School's Ofsted rating?

Linwood School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What are Linwood School's latest exam results?

Linwood School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Linwood School located?

Linwood School is a secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH9 1AJ).

How many pupils attend Linwood School?

Linwood School has around 411 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Linwood School with other schools?

View Linwood 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.