School insights

Grounded facts across the criteria we scanned — each carries its source. Editorial content stays separate.

Last checked 18 Jul 2026

SEND

Each curriculum is tailored to students' individual needs within its specialist provision.

“Each curriculum is designed to support the individual needs of each student within that provision.”
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An EHCP is required for admission to the after-school and holiday clubs.

“- EHCP awarded”
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Pastoral

Every Post-16 student participates in a wellbeing programme.

“As well as the academic curriculum all students within post 16 will participate in a wellbeing programme.”
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The page signposts confidential suicide-prevention advice for families and young people.

“Confidential suicide prevention advice for you or your young person.”
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Subject strengths

The CHI curriculum combines functional English and maths with work skills and health and safety.

“- Functional English - Functional Maths - Ownership of Learning - Work Skills - Health & Safety”
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Class size

Woodford Campus classes contain 8–12 students; the campus serves KS1 and KS2 rather than sixth-form students.

“Woodford classes range in size from 8 – 12 students.”
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Classes contain between six and twelve students.

“Our class sizes can vary from six students through to twelve students in each class.”
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Enrichment

Skills Centre Pathway 2 assessment includes the Duke of Edinburgh award.

“Assessed against functional skills qualifications, and Duke of Edinburgh, ASDAN PSD”
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Enrichment is included in the Pathway 1 curriculum.

“- Enrichment”
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Ethos

The school states the motto “Belong. Believe. Achieve.”

“Belong. Believe. Achieve.”
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The school motto is “Belong. Believe. Achieve.”

“Belong. Believe. Achieve.”
Verified 18 Jul 2026Source

Sixth form

Post-16 provision serves students aged 16–19 who have an EHCP and require specialist provision.

“Our Post 16 offer is for students aged 16-19 with an EHCP and access to specialist provision.”
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Provision operates across three sites with three distinct curriculum pathways.

“We are currently split over three sites, with three distinct curriculum pathways.”
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Admissions

Families whose child has an EHCP and an agreed specialist placement are invited to contact the school to book a visit.

“Does your child have an EHCP? Has specialist placement been agreed?”
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Destinations

The blended offer develops employability through work experiences and placements.

“- Work Experiences - Work Placements”
Verified 18 Jul 2026Source

Careers and preparation-for-adulthood teams give families information for planning students' next placements.

“I met with the Careers and Preparation for Adulthood teams in May. They provide all the information that families will need when they are planning a student’s next placement.”
Verified 18 Jul 2026Source

About School

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
Application Status

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