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Poole Grammar School

Gravel Hill, Poole BH17 9JU. Poole Grammar School is an 11–18 selective boys grammar school and academy. Open evening – Tuesday 1st July 2025 – 4pm to 7pm. Contact 01202…

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Bournemouth School

East Way, Bournemouth BH8 9PY. Grammar school for boys (with girls in the sixth form). Open evening – Thursday 10th July 2025 – 6pm to 8pm. Contact 01202 512609.

Parkstone Grammar School

Sopers Ln, Poole BH17 7EP All-girls academy school for age 11-16 years with sixth form in Poole specializing in science and languages. Open evening – Thursday 10th July 2025 –…

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Parkstone Grammar School

Sopers Ln, Poole BH17 7EP All-girls academy school for age 11-16 years with sixth form in Poole specializing in science and languages. Contact 01202 605605.

Bournemouth School for Girls

Castle Gate Cl, Bournemouth BH8 9UJ. A girls grammar academy and sixth form college, teaching girls aged 11 to 18. Open afternoon (just the tour) – Friday 7th & 28th…

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Talbot Heath

Rothesay Rd, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth BH4 9NJ. Nursery & Pre-School (Girls age 2-4) Open Morning Monday 27th January & 24th March 2025 Nursery, Pre-School & Junior School (Girls age 2-11)…

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Yarells School & Nursery

Yarrells House, Yarrells Lane, Upton, Poole BH16 5EU. An independent day school and nursery for boys and girls aged between 2 and 11 Open Day 23rd January 2025. Contact 01202…

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Port Regis School

Motcombe Rd, Motcombe, Shaftesbury SP7 9NS. Port Regis School is a co-educational preparatory school for ages 2-13 years located in 140 acres of parkland on the Dorset-Wiltshire border. Open Morning…

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Lewestone School

Sherborne DT9 6EN. An independent, co-educational, day and boarding school in the heart of Dorset, welcoming students from 3month to 18 years old. Senior and Sixth Form Visit Weeks from…

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Hanford School

Child Okeford, Blandford Forum DT11 8HN. Hanford is a day and boarding school for girls aged 7-13 – Open Morning Saturday 8th February. Contact 01258 860219.

Clayesmore School

Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum DT11 8LL For pupils aged 8 – 18 years. Saturday 1st February 9am. Contact Senior 01747 813111 Prep 01747 811707.

Bournemouth Collegiate School

BCS Prep 40 St. Osmund’s Road Lower Parkstone Poole BH14 9JY. BCS Senior College Road Southbourne Bournemouth BH5 2DY. Prep ages 3 – 11 years | Tuesday 4th March 2025….

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Park School

Address: 43 Queens Park South Drive, Bournemouth BH8 9BJ. Reception Crafts & Cupcakes Event on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 Come along between 4.30pm and 6pm to explore our classrooms, meet…

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Winchelsea School

Guernsey Road, Parkstone, Poole BH12 4LL. Winchelsea School is a community special school for pupils of aged 4-19 with a wide range of learning difficulties. Contact 01202 746240.

Victoria Education Centre

Lindsay Road, Branksome Park, Poole BH13 6AS. Victoria Education Centre is a residential and day school in Poole Dorset offering specialised, high quality care and therapy for young disabled people…

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The Stable School

12 Dudmoor Farm Road, Christchurch BH23 6AQ. An independent special school for children aged 6 to 16. Contact 01202 116274.

The Quay School

160 Herbert Avenue, Parkstone, Poole BH12 4HU. The Quay School is a All-through, Co-Ed school for students from age 5-16 yr. 01202 716910 (Parkstone), 01202 674205 (Harbourside), 01202 545412 (Pebble…

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The Lion Works School

543 Wallisdown Road, Poole BH12 5AD. The Lion Works School is an Independent Special School for students aged 11-18 with an EHCP and predominantly a diagnosis of Autism. Contact 01202…

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Portfield School

Parley Lane , Christchurch BH23 6BP. A unique school supporting autistic students from the ages of 4 to 19. Contact 01202 573808.

Nigel Bowes Academy

70 Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth, BH10 4HG. Nigel Bowes Academy specialises in supporting young people (5-11) who have a variety of complex needs relating to Social, Emotional and Mental Health including…

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Montacute School

3 Canford Heath Road , Canford Heath , Poole , Dorset , BH17 9NG. Montacute is a specialist school for children and young people aged 2-18 who have Complex Learning…

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Longspee Academy

Longspee Primary for ages 5 to 11 years – Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ. Longspee Satellite (Ensbury Park Satellite) for ages 5 to 11 years – Ibbett…

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Linwood School

Alma Road, Winton, Bournemouth BH9 1AJ. Linwood School for students aged 3-16 with an EHCP and access to specialist provision. Contact 01202 525107.

Langside School

Langside Avenue, Parkstone, Poole BH12 5BN. Langside is a Non-maintained Independent Special School for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties) and complex medical…

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Iford Academy

Petersfield Campus, Petersfield Road, Bournemouth BH7 6QP. Iford Academy is a special school for secondary aged pupils, most of whom have an Education Health and Care Plan. Contact 01202 424361.

Harbour School Dorset

Cologne Road, Bovington, Wool BH20 6NU, Harbour School Dorset welcomes individuals from Year 5 to Year 13 with Autism (ASC) and Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) who hold an Education,…

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Winton Primary School

Oswald Rd, Bournemouth BH9 2TG. Primary school for children aged 4-11. Contact 01202 513988.

Twynham Primary School

Marsh Ln, Christchurch BH23 2NH. Primary school for children aged 4-11. Contact 01202 026065.

Twin Sails Infant School & Nursery

Blandford Rd, Poole BH15 4AX. Infant School and Nursery for ages 3-7. Contact 01202 672377.

The Priory CE Primary School

Wick Ln, Christchurch BH23 1HX. A Church of England primary school for boys and girls aged from 4 to 11. Contact 01202 484105.

The Epiphany School

Shillingstone Drive, Muscliff, Bournemouth BH9 3PE. Primary school for children aged 4-11. Contact 01202 530960.

Stourfield Junior School

Stourvale Rd, Bournemouth BH6 5JG. Junior school for children ages 7-11. Contact 01202 424554.

Stourfield Infant School

Cranleigh Rd, Bournemouth BH6 5JS. Infant school for children aged 5-7. Contact 01202 424585.

Stanley Green Infant Academy & Starfish Nursery

Stanley Green Rd, Oakdale, Poole BH15 3AA. Infant Academy & Nursery for children age 2-7 years. Contact 01202 778181.

St Walburga’s RC Primary School

Malvern Rd, Bournemouth BH9 3BY. Catholic primary school for children aged 4-11. Contact 01202 528811.

St Michael’s CE Primary School & Pre-School

Somerville Rd, Bournemouth BH2 5LH. Church of England primary school & Pre-School (3+) for children aged 4 – 11. Contact 01202 290497.

St Mary’s CE First School & Nursery

240 Station Rd, West Moors, Ferndown BH22 0JF. Church of England first school plus nursery (ages 2+) for children aged 4-9. Contact 01202 874838.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School

Devon Road, Poole, BH15 3QQ. Catholic primary school in Poole for children aged between 4 and 11. Contact 01202 676207.

St Mark’s CE Primary School

Talbot Rise, Bournemouth BH10 4JA. Church of England primary school for children aged 4-11. Contact 01202 512241.

St Luke’s CE Primary School

Bemister Rd, Winton, Bournemouth BH9 1LG. Church of England primary school for children aged 4 to 11. Contact 01202 514396.

St Katharine’s CE Primary School

Rolls Dr, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 4NA. A primary school for boys and girls aged from 4 to 11. Contact 01202 426663.

St Joseph’s RC Primary School – Christchurch

Dorset Road, Somerford, Christchurch BH23 3DA. Catholic primary school for children aged 5-11. Contact 01202 485976.

St Joseph’s RC Primary School

Sancreed Rd, Poole BH12 4DZ Catholic Primary school for children aged 5-11. Contact 01202 741932.

St James’ CE VC First School

Petersham Ln, Gaunt’s Common, Wimborne BH21 4JN. Church of England first school for children aged 5 to 9. Contact 01258 840669.

St James’ CE Primary Academy

Pokesdown Hill, Christchurch Rd, Pokesdown BH7 6DW. An academy for children aged 5 to 11 years. Contact 01202 426696.

St Ives Primary & Nursery School

Sandy Ln, St Ives, Ringwood BH24 2LE. A nursery and primary school for children aged 2-11 years. Contact 01425 475478.

St Clement’s and St John’s CE Infant School

St Clements Gardens, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 4DZ. A infant school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 7. Contact 01202 393570.

Springdale First School

Springdale Rd, Broadstone, Poole BH18 9BW. First school for ages 4+ to 9+. Contact 01202 692700.

Somerford Primary School

Draper Road, Christchurch BH23 3AS. Primary school for children aged 4 to 11. Contact 01202 485436.

Queens Park Junior Academy

East Way, Bournemouth BH8 9PU. Junior school serving 7-11 year olds. Contact 01202 526079.

Queens Park Infant School

East Way, Bournemouth BH8 9PU. For children aged between 4 and 7 years. Contact 01202 526079.

Winton Academy

Winton Way, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth BH10 4HT. Secondary school for ages 11-16. Contact 01202 529738.

Twynham School

Sopers Lane, Christchurch BH23 1JF. Secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 11 to 18. Contact 01202 486237.

The Grange School

Redvers Rd, Christchurch BH23 3AU. Secondary school for ages 11-19 years. Contact 01202 486536.

The Cornerstone Academy

Blandford Cl, Hamworthy, Poole BH15 4BQ. A mixed secondary school with academy status for pupils aged 11 to 16. Contact 01202 676789.

The Bourne Academy

Hadow Rd, Bournemouth BH10 5HS. Secondary school for children 11-18 years. Contact 01202 528554.

The Bishop of Winchester Academy

Mallard Road, Bournemouth BH8 9PW. Secondary school and sixth form with academy status. Contact 01202 512697.

St Peter’s Catholic School

St Catherine’s Road, Bournemouth BH6 4AH. St Peter’s is an all through mixed Catholic school for students aged 4-19 years. Contact 01202 421141.

St. Edward’s School

Dale Valley Road, Oakdale, Poole BH15 3HY. St. Edward’s is a joint Roman Catholic – Church of England VA 11-18 all ability school. Contact 01202 740950.

St Aldhelm’s Academy

Herbert Ave, Poole BH12 4HS. Secondary School. Contact 01202 732500.

Poole High School

Wimborne Rd, Poole BH15 2BW. Secondary school and sixth form in the centre of Poole. Contact 01202 666988.

Poole Grammar School

Gravel Hill, Poole BH17 9JU. Poole Grammar School is an 11–18 selective boys grammar school and academy. Contact 01202 692132.

Oak Academy

Duck Ln, Bournemouth BH11 9JJ. Secondary school with brand new school buildings coming 2025. Contact 01202 242300.

Magna Academy

Ashdown Cl, Poole BH17 8RE. Secondary school and sixth form. Contact 01202 604222.

Livingstone Academy

Madeira Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1PA. An all-through school educating young people from aged four to 18. Contact 01202 124555.

LeAF Studio

Holloway Ave, Bournemouth BH11 9JW. LeAF Studio accepts admissions from 13 – 19 years and provides a variety of specialist educational opportunities, which include a Sport Specialism and Performing Arts…

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Highcliffe School

Parkside, Christchurch BH23 4QD. Secondary school & sixth form. Contact 01425 282322.

Glenmoor Academy

Beswick Ave, Bournemouth BH10 4EX. Secondary school for girls located in the Ensbury Park area up to age of 13. Contact 01202 527818.

Corfe Hills School

Higher Blandford Rd, Broadstone, Poole BH18 9BG. Upper School for age 13-18 in Poole. Contact 01202 006666.

Bournemouth School for Girls

Castle Gate Cl, Bournemouth BH8 9UJ. A girls grammar academy and sixth form college, teaching girls aged 11 to 18. Contact 01202 526289.

Sherborne International

Newell, Marston Rd, Sherborne DT9 4EZ A private co-educational fully boarding school for boys and girls aged between 8-17 offering highly regarded Summer and Easter academic focussed courses. Contact 01935…

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Sherborne Girls School

Bradford Rd, Sherborne DT9 3QN. An independent boarding and day school for ages 11 to 18. Contact 01935 812245.

Dumpton School

Deans Grove House, Wimborne BH21 7AF. An Dorset Prep School for children aged 2 to 13 set in beautiful countryside on the outskirts of Wimborne. Contact 01202 883818.

Castle Court School

Castle Court School, Knoll Ln, Wimborne BH21 3RF. A co-educational, preparatory school for children from age 2-13. Contact 01202 694438.

Clayesmore School

Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum DT11 8LL Clayesmore School is a co-educational private school for pupils aged 8 – 18 years, in the village of Iwerne Minster. Contact Senior 01747 813111…

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Hanford School

Child Okeford, Blandford Forum DT11 8HN. Hanford is a day and boarding school for girls aged 7-13. Contact 01258 860219.

Port Regis

Motcombe Rd, Motcombe, Shaftesbury SP7 9NS. Port Regis School is a co-educational preparatory school for ages 2-13 years located in 140 acres of parkland on the Dorset-Wiltshire border. Contact 01747…

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Sherborne School

Abbey Rd, Sherborne DT9 3AP. A British independent boys’ private boarding and day school for ages 13 to 18. Contact 01935 812249.

Milton Abbey School

Blandford Forum DT11 0BZ. Milton Abbey is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for students aged 13-19. Contact 01258 880484.

Bryanstone School

Blandford Forum DT11 0PX. An award-winning co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 3-18, set in more than 400 acres of Dorset countryside. Contact Prep School 01258 452 065…

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Canford School

Canford Magna, Wimborne BH21 3AD. Co-Educational full boarding & day school in Wimborne for children aged 13-18. Contact 01202 841254.

Bournemouth School

East Way, Bournemouth BH8 9PY. Grammar school for boys (with girls in the sixth form). Contact 01202 512609.

Avonbourne Girls’ Academy

Harewood Avenue , Bournemouth BH7 6NY. A all girls college for ages 11-16 years. Contact 01202 398451.

Avonbourne Boy’s Academy

Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth BH7 6NY. All boys school for ages 11 years to 16 years. Contact 01202 398451.

Pokesdown Community Primary School

Livingstone Road, Bournemouth BH5 2AS. Contact 01202 428982.

Parkfield School

Hurn, Christchurch BH23 6DF. Parkfield School is an all-through (age 4 to 16). Contact 01202 592530.

Ocean Academy

Constitution Hill Rd, Poole BH14 0PZ. Contact 01202 606888.

Oakdale Junior School

3 School Ln, Oakdale, Poole BH15 3JR. Contact 01202 685800.

Muscliffe Primary School

Broadway Ln, Bournemouth BH8 0AB. Contact 01202 549654.

Mudeford Infant School

Queen’s Rd, Christchurch BH23 3HH. Contact 01202 488147.

Moordown St John’s C of E Primary School

Vicarage Road, Bournemouth BH9 2SA. Contact 01202 527683.

Merley First School

Oakley Straight, Merley, Wimborne BH21 1SD. Year 1 – Year 4. Contact 01202 888455.

Manorside Academy

Evering Avenue, Poole BH12 4JG. A two-form entry school for boys and girls between the ages of 3 to 11 alongside a nursery for children aged 3-4 years. Contact Academy…

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Malmsbury Park Primary School

Lowther Rd, Bournemouth BH8 8LU. Contact 01202 291227.

Longfleet C of E Primary School

Jolliffe Ave, Poole BH15 2HF. Contact 01202 673652.

Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

Madeira Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1PA. Contact 01202 124555.

Lilliput C of E Infant School

51 Lilliput Rd, Poole BH14 8JX. Contact 01202 709013.

Lewestone School

Sherborne DT9 6EN. An independent, co-educational, day and boarding school in the heart of Dorset, welcoming students from 3month to 18 years old. Contact Nursery 01963 210691 Senior School 01963…

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Connie Rothman Learning Trust

Millhams Street, Christchurch BH23 1DN. The day school is an alternative provision school for pupils aged 11-21 who would benefit from a placement away from a mainstream setting. Contact 01202…

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Yarells School & Nursery

Yarrells House, Yarrells Lane, Upton, Poole BH16 5EU. An independent day school and nursery for boys and girls aged between 2 and 11. Contact 01202 622229.

Talboth Heath

Rothesay Rd, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth BH4 9NJ. A selective, private day and boarding school for girls aged 3–18 years. Contact 01202 761881.

St. Martin’s School

15 Stoke Wood Road, Bournemouth BH3 7NA. An independent preparatory school for 4 – 11 year old boys and girls. Contact 01202 292011.

Park School & Nursery Bournemouth

Bournemouth Collegiate School

BCS Prep 40 St. Osmund’s Road Lower Parkstone Poole BH14 9JY. BCS Senior College Road Southbourne Bournemouth BH5 2DY. Prep ages 3 – 11 years | Senior ages 11 –…

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