The Purbeck School Catchment Area
The Purbeck School is a academy converter secondary school in Wareham, Dorset , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1028 pupils, and a capacity of 1180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
1,028
Pupils
1,180
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
The Purbeck School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Purbeck School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Dorset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →The Purbeck School — School Information
- Full address
- Worgret Road, Wareham, BH20 4PF
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 22.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148737
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Purbeck School
Is The Purbeck School oversubscribed? ▾
The Purbeck School has a capacity of 1180 places and currently has 1028 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.
What is the admissions policy for The Purbeck School? ▾
Admission to The Purbeck School is managed by Dorset. 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 The Purbeck School cover? ▾
The Purbeck School is a secondary school in Wareham, Dorset, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Purbeck School? ▾
The Purbeck School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.