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OpenURN 113961

Linwood School

Community special school · Bournemouth · BH9 1AJ

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Age range

Ages 2–19

Pupils

437

Local authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Age range

Ages 2–19

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 community special school, Ages 2–19, in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 437 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 43.2%.

Open schools in Bournemouth
49
Academies among open schools in Bournemouth
76% (37)
Open schools in BH9
6
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.

Compare with theseAll in BournemouthNear BH9

Overview

School type
Community special school
Age range
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
113961

Location

Address
Alma Road, Winton
Postcode
BH9 1AJ
Town
Bournemouth
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
437
Boys / girls
295 / 142
School capacity
422
Capacity fill
437 / 422 (104%)
Free school meals
43.2%
FSM pupils
150
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Community special school

Contact

Telephone
01202525107
Website
http://www.linwood.bournemouth.sch.uk/

Official links