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The White House School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The White House School is an other independent special not applicable school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 6-14, with 39 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

6-14

Age range

39

Pupils

70

Capacity

56%

Fill rate

The White House School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The White House School?

The catchment area for The White House School is the geographic zone Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for The White House School is set by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole catchment area documents →

The White House School: 70 places, 56% filled: places available

The White House School has a published admission number of 70 places. 39 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 56%. At 56% full, the school currently has headroom below its 70 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole school admissions →

The White House School: School Information

Full address
170 Magna Road, Poole, BH21 3AP
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
6-14 years
DfE URN
149536

Other Not applicable Schools in Poole

If The White House School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Poole are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The White House School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: The White House School

What is the catchment area for The White House School?

The catchment area for The White House School is the geographic zone Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The White House School oversubscribed?

The White House School has a capacity of 70 places and currently has 39 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

What is the admissions policy for The White House School?

Admission to The White House School 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 The White House School cover?

The White House School is a not applicable school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 6-14. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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