Winchelsea School
Special school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. Report card, Jun 2026: 5 strong, 3 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 16 June 2026, report published 20 July 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard | 22% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Strong standard | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Post-16 provision | Expected standard | 58% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around June 2030
The last inspection was in June 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby special schools
- 1.0 milesLangside School
Standards maintained (May 2025)
- 1.7 milesVictoria Education Centre
Standards maintained (Nov 2024)
- 2.0 milesLongspee Academy
Good (May 2024)
- 2.2 milesMontacute School
School remains Good (Mar 2023)
- 2.9 milesLinwood School
No overall grade. Quality of education outstanding (Jan 2025)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.