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OpenURN 133740

Langside School

Non-maintained special school · Poole · BH12 5BN

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Age range

Ages 2–19

Pupils

32

Local authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Age range

Ages 219

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed non-maintained special school, Ages 2–19, in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 32 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 3.6%.

Open schools in Poole
48
Academies among open schools in Poole
75% (36)
Open schools in BH12
14
Open schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole LA
117

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Overview

School type
Non-maintained special school
Age range
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
133740

Location

Address
Langside Avenue, Parkstone
Postcode
BH12 5BN
Town
Poole
County
Dorset
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
32
Boys / girls
20 / 12
School capacity
44
Capacity fill
32 / 44 (73%)
Free school meals
3.6%
FSM pupils
1
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Local authority maintained