Question 1

What schools serve Ringwood?

Accepted Answer

There are 10 schools in Ringwood, Dorset — including Ringwood Waldorf School, Sheiling School, Burley Primary School, Ringwood Junior School, Poulner Junior School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Ringwood?

Accepted Answer

Ringwood has 6 primary schools and 1 secondary school. There are also 3 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Ringwood?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Ringwood, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Ringwood schools are set by Dorset and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Dorset admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Ringwood?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Ringwood are set by Dorset as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Ringwood

Primary Schools in Ringwood (6)

Burley Primary School

Ringwood Junior School

Poulner Junior School

Poulner Infant School and Nursery

Ringwood Church of England Infant School

St Ives Primary & Nursery School

Secondary Schools in Ringwood (1)

Ringwood School Academy

Other Schools in Ringwood (3)

Ringwood Waldorf School

Sheiling School

Moyles Court School