411
Pupils · 2024/25
15%
EAL · 2024/25
29%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 30/11/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio4.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Linwood School · All-through · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
411
Pupil : teacher ratio
4.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
15%
FSM eligible
43%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
29%
Contact
Address
Alma Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH9 1AJ
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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 | 411 | 5.1 | 100% | 15% | 43% | 9% | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 386 | 5.1 | 100% | 14% | 45% | 10% | 30% |
| 2022/23 | 395 | 5.3 | 100% | 15% | 44% | 12% | 30% |
| 2021/22 | 387 | 5.4 | 100% | 13% | 44% | 11% | 34% |
| 2020/21 | 369 | 5.0 | 100% | 11% | 35% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 323 | 5.8 | 100% | 9% | 44% | 8% | 24% |
| 2017/18 | 318 | 6.0 | 100% | 9% | 43% | 9% | 24% |
| 2016/17 | 283 | 5.1 | 100% | 9% | 46% | 8% | 21% |
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