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OpenURN 146044

South West Regional Assessment Centre

Special post 16 institution · Wimborne · BH21 3AA

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Age range

Ages 16–25

Gender

Mixed

Local authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Age range

Ages 16–25

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • 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 special post 16 institution, Ages 16–25, in Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Notable characteristics: special school.

Open schools in Wimborne
26
Academies among open schools in Wimborne
65% (17)
Open schools in BH21
28
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 WimborneNear BH21

Overview

School type
Special post 16 institution
Age range
16–25
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
146044

Location

Address
Merley House, Merley House Lane, Merley House Events
Postcode
BH21 3AA
Town
Wimborne
County
Dorset
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
District
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

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
250
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Boarding
No boarders
Governance
Special post 16 institution

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Adrian Gunner
Telephone
01202848099
Website
www.swrac.ac.uk

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