231
Pupils · 2024/25
2%
EAL · 2024/25
28%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 22/11/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityDorset
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Beaucroft Foundation School · All-through · Dorset
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
231
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
2%
FSM eligible
35%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
28%
Contact
Address
Wimborne Road, Colehill, Wimborne, BH21 2SS
Local authority
Dorset
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 231 | 7.4 | 100% | 2% | 35% | 9% | 28% |
| 2023/24 | 216 | 7.1 | 100% | 1% | 32% | 9% | 29% |
| 2022/23 | 191 | 7.1 | 100% | 2% | 30% | 10% | 30% |
| 2021/22 | 168 | 7.4 | 100% | 1% | 27% | 11% | 46% |
| 2020/21 | 165 | 7.4 | 100% | 1% | 20% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 165 | 7.7 | 100% | 1% | 23% | 7% | 22% |
| 2017/18 | 169 | 7.0 | 100% | 1% | 23% | 7% | 18% |
| 2016/17 | 162 | 6.9 | 100% | 1% | 19% | 6% | 16% |
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