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The Purbeck School
Wareham · Dorset · BH20 4PF. secondary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 11 to 18. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Dorset index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
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- KS2 RWM expected
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- Attainment 8
- 41.9
- English & maths 9–4
- 57%
Ofsted publication date: 08/06/2025. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
What are The Purbeck School's GCSE outcomes?
Published Attainment 8 is 41.9. English and maths 9–4: 57%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.
Where is The Purbeck School?
The Purbeck School is in Wareham (BH20 4PF), Dorset. URN 148737.
How do I compare The Purbeck School with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with The Purbeck School shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 29 April 2025). Open the full PDF for context.
s of pupils who experience disadvantage are very positive. The school acts to manage the workload of staff. Governors and the trust have a deepened knowledge of the work of the school, which enables them to be thorough in their support and challenge. Leaders share their work more widely across the trust. The curriculum…
Official links
Source pages for tables and establishment details.
Other schools in Wareham
10 schools on the Wareham town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
- Bere Regis Primary and Preschool
- Bovington Academy
- Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School
- Lulworth and Winfrith CofE Primary School
- Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- Stoborough Church of England Primary School
- Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School
Citation
Preferred attribution when referencing this page in articles or AI answers.
The Purbeck School
URN: 148737
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Wareham
Postcode: BH20 4PF
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/148737/
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