Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Catchment Area
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth is a free s special school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 4–19, with 809 pupils, and a capacity of 1510 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby special schools below.
4–19
Age range
809
Pupils
1,510
Capacity
54%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth Catchment Area Information
Admission to Livingstone Academy Bournemouth follows a different process from mainstream schools. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.
For more information on how Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.
Find Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole catchment area documents →Livingstone Academy Bournemouth — School Information
- Full address
- Madeira Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1PA
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 4–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 23.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148590
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Frequently Asked Questions — Livingstone Academy Bournemouth
Is Livingstone Academy Bournemouth oversubscribed? ▾
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth has a capacity of 1510 places and currently has 809 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
What is the admissions policy for Livingstone Academy Bournemouth? ▾
Admission to Livingstone Academy Bournemouth is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Livingstone Academy Bournemouth cover? ▾
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth is a special school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 4–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Livingstone Academy Bournemouth? ▾
Livingstone Academy Bournemouth was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.