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ClosedSecondaryURN 113866

Rossmore Community College

Community school · Poole · BH12 4HS

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 12–18

Gender

Mixed

Local authority

Pre-LGR 2019 Poole

Age range

Ages 12–18

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Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • 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 school (secondary), Ages 12–18, in Poole, Pre-LGR 2019 Poole. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions.

Open schools in Poole
48
Secondary schools in Poole
8
Academies among open schools in Poole
75% (36)
Open schools in BH12
14
Secondary in BH12
1

Nearby secondary schools

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

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  • St Aldhelm's Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Poole · BH12 4HS · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    0.0 miles away

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  • Oak Academy

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH11 9JJ · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    1.5 miles away

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  • Magna Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Poole · BH17 8RE · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    1.5 miles away

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  • LeAF Studio

    Studio schools · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH11 9JW · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 13–19

    Status: Open

    1.7 miles away

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  • The Bourne Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH10 5HS · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    1.7 miles away

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  • Winton Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH10 4HT · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    1.9 miles away

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  • Glenmoor Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bournemouth · BH10 4EX · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    1.9 miles away

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Overview

School type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
12–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Closed
URN
113866

Location

Address
Herbert Avenue, Parkstone
Postcode
BH12 4HS
Town
Poole
County
Dorset
Local authority
Pre-LGR 2019 Poole
District
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Constituency
Bournemouth West
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

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.

School capacity
961
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sally Apps

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