The Purbeck School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Worgret Road Wareham Dorset BH20 4PF |
| Phone | 01929550077 |
| Reference Number | 148737 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1028 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.88%
Girls: 49.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 93 | 86 | 179 |
| 8 | 88 | 75 | 163 |
| 9 | 99 | 86 | 185 |
| 10 | 91 | 77 | 168 |
| 11 | 77 | 86 | 163 |
| 12 | 38 | 52 | 90 |
| 13 | 37 | 43 | 80 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.4% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| Unclassified | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 18 May 2022 | Academy conversion letter |
| 06 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| Previously as The Purbeck School | |
| 06 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 03 Dec 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Dec 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
| 24 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 31.23 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 33.33 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.6% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 89 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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