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The Purbeck School

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The Purbeck School

Worgret Road, Wareham, BH20 4PF

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Dec 2014

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

41.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

41.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2344.246.4
2023/2449.946.4
2024/2541.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.080.00
2023/24+0.600.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 85 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

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The Cornerstone Academy
9.22 km away · Academy sponsor led
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Poole High School
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Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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