Linwood School, based in Bournemouth, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Linwood School currently has around 411 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 67.6% boys and 32.4% girls. Around 41.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.1%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 36% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Alma Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1AJ |
| Website: | http://www.linwood.bournemouth.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01202525107 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Gemma Talbot |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 113961 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 422 |
| Number of Pupils: | 411 |
| Number of Boys: | 278 |
| Number of Girls: | 133 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.10% | 321 |
| Other White | 7.10% | 29 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.90% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 1.90% | 8 |
| Chinese | 1.20% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 3 |
| African | 0.70% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | - not rated | 848 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Bemister Road , Winton BH9 1LG | 2out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School Lowther Road , BH8 8LU | - not rated | 941 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Junior School East Way , BH8 9PU | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bournemouth School East Way , BH8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Summerbee Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Comprehensive School Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy Mallard Road , BH8 9PW | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Madeira Road , BH1 1PA | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood School Alma Road , Winton BH9 1AJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School 15 Stokewood Road , BH3 7NA | - not rated | 658 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's School Porta Via House , 54 Portchester Road BH8 8JZ | - not rated | 762 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dewlish House School 32 Howard Road , BH8 9EA | - not rated | 861 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern House Tutorial College 77 Landsdowne Road , BH1 1RW | - not rated | 901 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.