92
Pupils · 2024/25
20%
EAL · 2024/25
30%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 29/03/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.3:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Montacute School · All-through · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
92
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.3
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
20%
FSM eligible
45%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
30%
Contact
Address
3 Canford Heath Road, Poole, BH17 9NG
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Website
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 | 92 | 7.0 | 100% | 20% | 45% | 10% | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 92 | 7.3 | 100% | 21% | 45% | 9% | 23% |
| 2022/23 | 90 | 6.1 | 100% | 23% | 40% | 12% | 37% |
| 2021/22 | 93 | 7.9 | 100% | 23% | 33% | 18% | 85% |
| 2020/21 | 87 | 6.5 | 100% | 20% | 23% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 85 | 6.0 | 100% | 14% | 25% | 8% | 19% |
| 2017/18 | 81 | 6.1 | 100% | 11% | 29% | 9% | 24% |
| 2016/17 | 77 | 6.2 | 100% | 12% | 25% | 7% | 20% |
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