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The Purbeck School

The Purbeck School
Worgret Road
Wareham
Dorset
England
BH204PF

📞 phone: 01929 550077

👨‍🏫 headteacher: Mr Adam Darley

🌍 web: www.purbeck.dorset.sch.uk

1040 pupils mixed gender
1180 pupils capacity: 88% full

522 boys 50%

518 girls 50%

Last updated:

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Admissions policy
Non-selective
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust school
Supported by a multi-academy trust
URN
148737
Education phase
Secondary
Establishment type
Academy converter
Establishment #
4024
Open date
1. May 2022
Reason open
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OSGB coordinates
Easting: 391395, Northing: 87012
GPS coordinates
Latitude: 50.683, Longitude: -2.1232
Accepting pupils
11—18 years old
Boarders
No boarders
Census date
18. January 2024
Region › Const. › Ward
South West › Mid Dorset and North Poole › Wareham
Free school meals %
20.80
Trust
WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Learning provider ref #
10089116

School governors

  • Michelle Nash, Local Governor
    (11. July 2022—10. July 2026)
  • Richard Bond, Local Governor
    (20. March 2022—19. March 2026)
  • Tracy Drake, Local Governor
    (6. December 2020—13. March 2024)
  • Adam Darley, Local Governor
    (1. September 2016—None)
  • Claire Allen, Local Governor
    (29. January 2020—13. March 2024)
  • Sarah De Leon, Local Governor
    (1. April 2021—31. March 2025)
  • Simon Woolford, Local Governor
    (9. January 2023—8. January 2027)
  • Emma-Louise Walsh, Local Governor
    (30. November 2022—29. November 2026)
  • Steve Clarke, Chair of Local Governing Body
    (16. September 2020—15. September 2024)
  • John Bird, Local Governor
    (4. October 2023—3. October 2027)
  • Prof Matthew Almond, Local Governor
    (4. October 2023—3. October 2027)
  • Mr Alexander Gilbert, Local Governor
    (10. July 2024—9. July 2028)
  • Mr Steve Clarke, Chair of Local Governing Body
    (16. September 2024—15. September 2028)
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  19. Care Facilities
  20. 0.4 miles★★★★★Wareham Childrens Centre, BH204PG
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  22. Chemists
  23. 0.6 milesDay Lewis Pharmacy, BH204LR
  24. Doctors
  25. 0.4 milesWareham Surgery, BH204PG
  26. 0.4 milesWareham Surgery, BH204PG
  27. Hotels & BnBs
  28. 0.2 miles★★★★Frome Corner B&B, BH204QA
  29. Food Trucks
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  31. Catering Services
  32. 0.6 miles★★★★★The Rex Cinema, BH204JX
  33. Bars & Nightclubs
  34. 0.6 miles★★★★The Kings Arms, BH204AD
  35. Restaurants & Cafés
  36. 0.3 miles★★★★★All Stars Sports Bar, BH204PH
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  39. School Food Ratings
  40. 0.1 miles★★★★★The Purbeck School, BH204PF
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