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The Purbeck School

The Purbeck School, Wareham
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The Purbeck School

Worgret Road, Wareham, BH20 4PF

A Good-rated secondary school in Wareham.

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Pupils
1,028
Ages
11-18
FSM
22.1%
Attainment 8
41.8
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2014

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.2%
Basics 9-5
36.6%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
19.5%
EBacc APS
3.54
EBacc 9-5
10.4%
EBacc 9-4
13.4%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.95
A*-A Grades
12.4%
A*-B Grades
39.6%
AAB+ %
11.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 85 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Purbeck School

The Purbeck School is a secondary school in Wareham, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 109 responses), 85% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.8. The school has around 1,028 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Worgret Road, Wareham, BH20 4PF | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2025 — Improved significantly
  2. Dec 2014 — Good (predecessor: The Purbeck School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Purbeck School

What is The Purbeck School's Ofsted rating?
The Purbeck School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What do parents say about The Purbeck School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 109 responses): 85% of parents would recommend The Purbeck School.
What are The Purbeck School's latest exam results?
The Purbeck School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Purbeck School located?
The Purbeck School is a secondary school in Wareham, Dorset (BH20 4PF).
How many pupils attend The Purbeck School?
The Purbeck School has around 1,028 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Purbeck School with other schools?
View The Purbeck 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 Dorset.