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Dorset County Council Improving the quality of life for people in Dorset, now and for the future Admissions to Dorset Schools This parent’s guide must be read in conjunction with the Admissions Policies for schools. A parent’s guide 2011-2012 www.dorsetforyou.com/schooladmissions

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Page 1: Parents Guide Admissions

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Dorset County Council

Improving the quality of life for people in Dorset, now and for the future

Admissions to Dorset Schools

This parent’s guide must be read in conjunction with the Admissions Policies for schools.

A parent’s guide 2011-2012

www.dorsetforyou.com/schooladmissions

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Sustainable travel to school

Dorset County Council is fully committed to promoting walking, cycling and, for longer distances, greater use of buses for the school journey. When you are thinking about schools you would like your child to attend, please consider the following:

• Children who walk to school are fitter, have better developed social skills, are more familiar with their surroundings, have better road sense and arrive at school more relaxed and ready to learn. • Walking, cycling or using public transport offers children greater independence and flexibility – which is especially important at a time of change in the nature of the school day, with greater numbers of pupils staying for extra study, extra curricular activities and sport.

• Research shows that if you choose a school beyond a realistic distance (Primary - 800m Secondary - 2km) of your home you will probably drive your child to school.

• Walking, cycling or using the bus reduces congestion on the roads. Parents in Dorset, who drive their children to and from school increase congestion on the roads by 20%, drive 20.5 million kilometres and generate 4,188 tonnes of Co2 per year. If all parents chose to send their children to their nearest school we would save in excess of 10.4 million kilometres and 2,124 tonnes of Co2 per year!

• Consider the cost of driving to school. Current figures put the average cost at £690 per year!

• Where walking, cycling or public transport are not feasible, car sharing may be an option. This can save time and money and helps cut traffic congestion and air pollution as well as being sociable for children.

Remember, if you choose a school that you will have to drive to, it is a long term commitment. Will you still want to / be able to drive your child to school in 7 years time? Do take a look at the Dorset Explorer mapping website, it contains layers showing school locations and walk distances. What schools are within walking distance of your home?

If you are interested in encouraging walking, cycling or bus use, please speak to the Headteacher who will able to explain the school’s School Travel Health Check and School Travel Plan to you. Alternatively you can contact the sustainable travel coordinator at Dorset County Council: [email protected]

For information on sustainable school travel click on http://www.dorsetforyou.com/index.jsp?articleid=389625http://195.49.180.76/dorsetexplorer/?version=srts

Important: Choosing a school to which you can walk, cycle or access by bus will not provide any additional priority for a school place. The oversubscription criteria will always apply

Families living in excess of the realistic distance are not automatically entitled to transport support from the County Council. Transport support will be dependent upon whether families meet the criteria set out in the section on transport entitlement.

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Contents

Dorset County Council and other useful contacts 4

School Organisation and general Information 5

How is Education Organised 6

Which school – How do I decide? 8

Points to consider when making an application 9

Choice Advice Service - For help completing your application form. 11

Admissions and Other Policies 12

How to apply for school places 15

Frequently Asked Questions 18

Waiting Lists and Appeals Information 21

Transport Entitlement 23

Pyramid Lists 26

Appendix 1:Additional information for parents 47

This publication can be made available in audio tape, large print and Braille, on request.

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School AdmissionsDorset County Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ01305 221060www.dorsetforyou.com/schooladmissions Email: [email protected]

Borough of Poole Children & Young People’s Integrated Services Dolphin Centre, Poole, BH15 1SA 01202 261936 www.boroughofpoole.com Email: [email protected]

Bournemouth Borough Council T.H.E.3, Town Hall, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 6DY www.bournemouth.gov.uk 01202 456223

Devon County Council 1 Capital Court, Bittern Road, Sowton, Exeter, EX2 7FW 0845 1551019 www.devon.gov.uk Email: [email protected]

Hampshire County Council The Castle, Winchester Hampshire, SO23 8UG 0845 6035623 www.hants.gov.uk/learning

Somerset County Council County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY 0845 456 4038www.somerset.gov.uk Email: [email protected]

Wiltshire Council County Hall, Trowbridge, Wilts, BA14 8JN 01225 713010www.wiltshire.gov.uk

Dorset County Council and Other Useful ContactsTo contact other departments connected with Children’s Services, or for information on Free School Meals, Boarding Provision, Home Education, Extended Schools, Ethnic Minority Achievement, Education Welfare, Traveller Education and Family Information Services, please contact 01305 221000 or visit www.dorsetforyou.com. For School Uniform Grants please contact schools directly.

Winchester Diocesan Board of Education1st Floor, Peninsula House, Wharf Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8HB02392 899657

Plymouth Roman Catholic DioceseNewman House, Wonford Road, Exeter, EX2 4PF01392 671320www.plymouth-diocese.org.uk

Salisbury Diocesan Board of EducationDevizes Road, Salisbury, Wilts, SP1 9LY01722 428428www.saled.org

Portsmouth Roman Catholic DiocesePark Place Pastoral Centre,Winchester Road, Fareham, PO17 5HA01329 835363www.portsmouth-dio.org.uk

OfSTED www.ofsted.gov.uk

The Department for Education, (DFE)Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Square, Westminster, London, SW1 3BTwww.education.gov.uk

Local Government OmbudsmanLGO Advice TeamPO Box 4771, Coventry CU4 0EH020476 820000

ISIS (Information Service for Independent Schools – South & West)Woodpeckers, Green Lane, Queen Camel, Somerset, BA22 7NP0845 999 2223www.isc.co.ukEmail: [email protected]

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School Organisation and General Information

What are the different types of school in Dorset?

Dorset is committed to providing a comprehensive system of education and has a variety of different school structures in different parts of the County.

All schools are organised into groups of schools called pyramids/areas:Beaminster / Blandford / Bridport / Christchurch & Highcliffe / Corfe Hills / Dorchester / Ferndown & West Moors / Gillingham / Lyme Regis / Lychett & Upton / Purbeck / Shaftesbury / Sherborne / Sturminster Newton / Weymouth & Portland / Wimborne & Cranborne. (See pages 26 - 46)

The different types of school are:

• Community – a school wholly funded by the LA, which is also responsible for admissions

• Voluntary Controlled – a school set up by a voluntary body, usually a church, totally funded through the LA which is also responsible for admissions

• Voluntary Aided – a school started and owned by a voluntary body, usually a church, and part funded through the LA. The school governors are responsible for the running of the school and are also responsible for admissions

• Foundation – a school funded by the LA. However, the school governors are responsible for admissions

• Trust - A Trust school is a type of foundadtion school which forms a charitiable trust with an outside partner

• Academy - Academies are publicly funded schools, independent of the Local Authority

Trust, Academy,Voluntary Aided and Foundation schools have their own Admissions Policies. Some schools are also specialist schools. Details can be found on the School Pyramid List, on the School Admissions website www.dorsetforyou.com/schooladmissions, from the School Admissions Team or on individual school’s websites.

Terms and Holiday DatesThese are available on the website or by calling 01305 221060

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How is education organised in Dorset?

Schools in Dorset are categorised as:

National Curriculum Year Groups and Key Stages

Key Stages Year Groups

Key Stage 1 Reception – Year 2

Key Stage 2 Year 3 – Year 6

Key Stage 3 Year 7 – Year 9

Key Stage 4 Year 10 – Year 11

Infant School (aged 4-7) Reception – Year 2

First schools (aged 4-9) Reception – Year 4

Junior Schools (aged 7-11) Year 3 – Year 6

Middle Schools (aged 9-13) Year 5 – Year 8

Primary Schools (aged 4-11) Reception – Year 6

Secondary Schools:

Aged from 11 - 16 or 11 - 18

Upper schools

Aged from 13 - 18

Entry at Year 7

Entry at Year 9

Independent Schools in DorsetThe LA has no responsibility for independent or private schools. However, a list of schools in the South West can be obtained from ISIS (The Independent Schools Information Service), details of which can be found on (page 4).

SATS are Standard Assessment Tests. These may be taken at the end of Key Stages 1 and 2 to provide an overall judgement on the pupil’s achievement.

Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs (SEN) If your child has a full Statement of Special Educational Needs please be aware that the School Admissions Team will not be involved in their school placement. This will be dealt with by the Special Educational Needs Team and you should contact a Caseworker by telephoning 01305 224888 to discuss your child’s education.

Early Years EducationUnder the government’s Early Years programme some children are eligible for free nursery school places. To find out further information please contact the Family Information Service on 01305 221000 or email [email protected]

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Children Starting School for the First TimeIn Dorset all children born between 1 September 2006 and 31 August 2007 can, if their parents wish, start school in September 2011.

Children do not legally have to attend any educational setting until the term following their fifth birthday and parents must decide whether early education, in whatever setting, is right for their child.

Parents can request that their child attends part-time until the child reaches compulsory school age. All children can start school full time from September 2011.

Deferred Entry It is expected that most parents will choose the September admission date for their child. However, where an offer of a place is made to a child below compulsory school age, parents have the right to defer their child’s entry to school until later in the school year. Parents are advised to contact the appropriate school/s to discuss this.

The place is held for that child and is not available to be offered to another child unless the parent confirms they no longer want the place or do not take up the place by the agreed/appropriate date, i.e. their fifth birthday or the end of the academic year.

Entry may not be deferred beyond the beginning of the term after the child’s fifth birthday or beyond the academic year for which admission is sought. For a child born in the summer term, if parents decide to postpone application until the term after the child’s fifth birthday, the child will start school in Year 1 on a full time basis and must apply on a separate application half a term in advance of when the place is required.

School Leaving Age The law allows children who reach the age of 16 during the 2011/2012 school year to leave school on 29 June 2012. Please note that this date is set by law and the LA has no discretion to alter it.

Post 16 EducationThere will be a Sixth Form or College serving your local area, which can offer a wide range of A Level, vocational and other courses. Each will have its own Admissions Policy, and admission number for external applications, and entry requirements. An appeal can be lodged if refused admission to Sixth Form. For further details please contact the appropriate schools and colleges direct or visit www.dorsetforyou.com under ‘education and learning, schools and colleges’.

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Which School – How do I decide?

The Admissions Policy for Community and Voluntary Controlled schools can be found on page 12. For Admission Policies for all other types of schools, please refer to the School Admissions website, www.dorsetforyou.com/schooladmissions, contact the School Admissions Team or the school directly.

You should consider historical data regarding the allocation of school places which can give an indication as to the oversubscription levels and under what criteria places have been allocated in the past (appendix 1), to help you to make realistic preferences.

You should gather as much information as possible to help you decide on your preferences. The best way to do this is to look at school prospectuses which will give details of:

• The school’s aims and objectives• Details of the curriculum offered• National Curriculum test results• Attendance figures• Details of policies, such as behaviour and discipline• Out of school activities offered• School specialisms in the case of secondary schools

You may wish to consider key aspects of each school, such as its ethos and values, or its SEN and disability equality schemes and accessibility plans or extended services. You should find out the behaviour policies of the schools you are interested in as you may be asked to commit to a home- school agreement.

It is a good idea to make an appointment to visit any schools you are interested in. Schools usually host open days and/or evenings for parents about new admissions to schools. Parents are advised to contact the schools direct to obtain details about these arrangements. You can also visit individual websites via www.dorsetforyou.com.

The Office for Standards in Education (OfSTED) inspects all schools. You may wish to obtain copies of the latest OfSTED reports and the subsequent action plans for development. They can be obtained from the school, local libraries or via the internet on www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports

Primary and secondary performance table information can be obtained via www.education.gov.uk

Applying for a school place can seem difficult and confusing. If you need help filling in your form or are not sure how to apply, you can contact the School Admissions Team, via Dorset Direct or the Choice Advice Service who can provide independent and comprehensive help and advice (see page 11).

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Points to Consider when Making an Application

Applicants are responsible for enclosing all relevant information in support of their application. Please read the Admissions Policies for the schools you are applying for to ensure everything that is required to meet the criteria is provided. If the relevant information is not provided at the time of application the Admissions Authority cannot be held responsible for seeking this information. The application will be considered solely on the information provided. Applicants must make the School Admissions Team aware if there are any material changes prior to the allocation of a school place e.g. house move. Parents are responsible for ensuring the correct postage is applied and the Authority will not cover a shortage in posting, or accept an application as being on time, which arrives late because of short postage.

Home AddressThe home address is considered to be your main residence where the family/child spends all or the majority of their time. In the case of parents with shared care, the home address of the child will be identified as the address (of the holder) of the Child Benefit.

If you are moving, and are requesting a place in an established year group, you may wish to wait until you have secured a residence in Dorset before the application is considered and this should be clearly marked on the application.

If you/the child/ren are moving, in order to consider the application from the new address, documentary evidence must be provided. This should be one of the following:• A Solicitor’s letter confirming exchange of contracts on your purchase, (and sale);• A copy of a tenancy agreement showing the address of the property, date, duration of the tenancy and the signatures of yourself/ves and the Landlord/s together with proof of your Notice to Quit or vacation of your current property;• If you have or are taking over the care/guardianship of a child, we will require a letter from the parent confirming the new arrangements and proof of address. If a child lives with someone other than a close relative for 28 days or more, then it is a legal requirement that Children’s Services are notified on 01305 877445. and evidence as per the bullet point below• If you and/or the child are moving in with a friend or relative in the area we will only consider it from the Dorset address once you are resident with them. We will require a letter from them confirming the arrangements, together with proof of their address. • In the case of Armed Services/Crown Servants, we will accept a posting order as proof of a move to the area and will base the application on the posting address if a home address is not available.

Applications can be considered from all UK residents, British citizens living abroad, those with passports endorsed with a right of abode and from EEA citizens. If you own a UK property, proof of ownership and confirmation of the date you will be resident must be provided to consider your application from this address.

If you are a non EEA citizen to consider the application, you must have an appropriately endorsed visa, proof of residence and date of arrival. In all other cases, we will not consider the application/s, until the parent/s and/or the child/ren is/are resident in the country. You must contact us at that time. We require original passports and visas to be produced to the offered school at the time of admission.

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If you are moving, but wish to apply from your current address on parental preference grounds, ahead of your move, please indicate this clearly on your application form.

Your Catchment Area School To find out your catchment area/nearest school you must contact the School Admissions Team. Moving into a catchment area does not guarantee a place, and it may even be necessary to offer a school in another pyramid.

Siblings The term sibling means full, half, step, adopted or non-blood related brother or sister living with single, married or co-habiting parents at the same home address (as identified by the Child Benefit details).

In the case where parents have shared care, a Solicitor’s letter or Court Order proving that the children reside together at all times, identifying the main carer and main residence, will suffice as evidence of the address and sibling link. In all other cases, and where no such evidence is provided, the home address of the child will be identified as the address (of the holder) of the Child Benefit.

In order for a sibling link to be considered the sibling must either already attend the school at the time of application and be expected to do so at the time of admission, or, in the case of linked schools and sixth form, application must have been submitted and there be a reasonable expectation that the place will be offered and accepted (confirmation will be sought from the Admission Authority/School).

Feeder School LinksNot all schools have Feeder School Links, you should check the relevant Admissions Policies for details.

If your child is on a waiting list for the normal year of entry a feeder school link can only be considered, prior to the first school day of term in September 2011, at this point your child/ren’s waiting list position will be updated to the highest applicable criteria.

Your Preference SchoolDue to oversubscription it is not always possible to offer a place at your catchment or preferred school. Living in or moving into a catchment area does not guarantee a place at the catchment school, nor does having a sibling at the school or attendance at a feeder school.

If it proves possible to offer your child/ren a place in your preferred school and it is not your catchment school this constitutes a Parental Preference and your acceptance of the place offered means that the daily travelling arrangements and costs will be your responsibility, unless this is your nearest school. If you have any younger children whom you later wish to attend the school there is no guarantee that a place will be available. There is no guarantee a place will be available in the recognised receiver school. Any application will be considered in line with the Admission Policy for the school.

It is recommended that you take the opportunity to name more than one preference. All decisions are made on an individual school basis and naming only one school will not improve your chances of being offered it. You must consider the options should you not

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be offered your highest preference school. If you do not choose to name your catchment school and could have been offered a place but have to be redirected to an alternative, you will be responsible for the transport arrangements.

Parental ResponsibilityIn England and Wales, if the parents are married to each other at the time of the birth, or have jointly adopted a child, both have parental responsibility. This is not automatically the case for unmarried parents and according to current law the mother always has parental responsibility. A father has Parental Responsibility only if he has jointly registered the birth of the child with the mother since 1 December 2003. A parental responsibility agreement or a Court Order will also suffice. Proof of parental responsibility may be requested if there is any doubt regarding this. Legal advice may be sought.

Should both parents have responsibility only one set of preferences can be considered. If agreement cannot be reached between the parties an application will only be considered from the applicant who holds the Child Benefit entitlement unless a Court Order overrides this by stating which parent’s application should be considered.

Choice Advisers – Independent Advice

Choice Advisers can:

• offer help to vulnerable families;• offer help completing your form;• provide a range of advice about schools;• explain how the co-ordinated admissions scheme works and; • explain the process of applying for a school place.

The service offers:

• free, independent advice to parents/carers;• help and support to enable families to make the best and most realistic choice of school using all resources and information available;• help to maximise choices by interpreting and explaining the information to meet the family’s specific needs. This will include information about admission arrangements in other Local Authority areas and how to apply for schools in those areas.

Drop in sessions may be available. Please contact your Choice Adviser for further information.

Choice Adviser contact details are:

Julie Daulby – Tel: 01305 250766. Email: [email protected] the Beaminster, Bridport, Dorchester, Lyme Regis, Purbeck, Sherborne and Weymouth and Portland areas.

Jane Schmidt – Tel: 07748 624609. Email: [email protected] the Blandford, Christhurch & Highcliffe, Corfe Hills, Ferndown & West Moors, Gillingham, Lytchett & Upton, Shaftesbury, Sturminster and Wimborne & Cranborne areas.

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Admissions and other Policies

Dorset LA - Admisssions (oversubscription) Policy - 2011/12Dorset LA is the Admissions Authority for all Community and Voluntary Controlled schools in the County. The policy set out below does not apply to Voluntary Aided and Foundation schools.

The admission of children with Statements of Special Educational Needs is covered by Sections 324 to 328 of, and Schedule 27 to, the Education Act 1996. Guidance on the Admission of Statemented pupils is given in the Special Education Needs Code of Practice.

Where a child(ren) lives with parents with shared responsibility the address that the application will be based on will be the address of the person who receives the Child Benefit. Where those with parental responsibility cannot agree about the preferred schools the only application that will be considered will be the one submitted by the person who receives the Child Benefit. The aforementioned applies unless a current Court Order rules otherwise.

1. Where all parental preferences for places at the school can be satisfied all children seeking a place will be admitted.

2. Where there are too few places available (see footnote 3) to satisfy all preferences places will be allocated according to the following priority order:-

i.) children who are in the care of a local authority (see footnote 4); ii.) children living within the school’s catchment area and who will have a sibling(s) attending the school at the time of admission (see footnotes 6 , 7,); iii.) children living within the school’s catchment area (see footnote 5); iv.) children living outside the school’s catchment area who have a sibling(s) attending the school at the time of admission (see footnotes 5, 6 & 7); v.) children living outside the school’s catchment area and who were attending one of the preferred school’s recognised maintained feeder schools during the previous year (see footnotes 7,8,9); vi.) children living outside the school’s catchment area and whose parents wish them to attend a CE Voluntary Controlled school on denominational grounds (see footnote 10); vii.) all other children living outside the school’s catchment area.

3. If too few places are available to satisfy preferences expressed within any of the priority order categories above, places will be allocated on the basis of the child’s closeness to the preferred school (defined by straight line measurement using a Geographical Information based system which identifies an Easting and Northing for the home address and the school building and calculates the distance between the two locations – see footnote 11).

4. In the event that the LA is unable to distinguish between applications despite applying the priority categories above, lots will be drawn by an independent (of the LA) person to determine the final place(s).

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5. Where applications are received from families with multiple birth siblings and by adhering to PAN these siblings could not be offered the same school, the admission number will be exceeded to accommodate the multiple birth siblings. This recognises the exceptional nature of emotional bonds between multiple birth siblings. This is not an indication that schools can exceed the admission number other than under these exceptional circumstances. The exception to this is where this would compromise Key Stage 1 Class Sizes legislation in which case the parent/s can chose which child/ren will take the place/s available up to the admission number or accept an alternative school offered where all children can attend together.

Footnotes 1. Ferndown Upper School – After allocating places to children in care, priority will be given to up to 26 pupils who can demonstrate an aptitude in Visual Arts. Should the number of applications for these places exceed availability, places will be allocated in accordance with the Local Authority’s Admissions Policy. Remaining places up to the planned admission limit of 260 will be allocated in accordance with the Local Authority’s Admissions Policy.

2. Portland, St George’s C Primary School – Priority for the additional 30 places available at Year 3 will be given to children who are in the care of the Local Authority followed by those children attending Portland, The Grove C Infant School during the previous year. Any remaining places will be allocated in accordance with the Local Authority’s Admissions Policy.

3. The places available are defined as the published Admission Number for the school for that year of entry.

4. This criterion specifically relates to children with either a care order (full or interim) or who are accommodated under Section 22 of the Children Act 1989.

5. The school’s catchment area is a geographical area defined by the authority following consultation with the governors of the school and neighbouring schools. Details are held by each school.

6. The term “sibling” means full brother or sister, stepbrother or sister, adoptive brother or sister and non-blood related children who live with married or cohabiting parents in the same household and relates to all year groups provided by the school (see also section above relating to Child Benefit).

7. In the case of an infant school the sibling link will apply to the related junior school and vice versa.

8. For details of recognised maintained feeder schools parents are advised to refer to the Pyramid Lists on the School Admission website.

9. This does not apply to children attending pre-schools, day nurseries and playgroups.

10. To qualify for consideration under this category, parents/guardians will need to show that at least one adult family member and the child to whom the application relates

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Policy Statement for EqualityThe Local Authority (LA) is committed to the fundamental principles of equality of access and opportunity, unbiased treatment and equal value of all individuals. The primary purpose of the LA is to ensure the provision of a high quality education for all learners, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, social and economic background and circumstances, sexual orientation, physical or intellectual capability, nationality, religion or belief, age or chosen lifestyle.

Children in CareChildren in Care are Children with a Care Order (full or interim) or who are accommodated under Section 20 of the Children Act 1989. Children in Care are considered as the highest criteria with any Admissions Policy for Dorset Schools. For further information and/or to view the policy, please visit the website or telephone School Admissions.

In Year Fair AccessThe Local Authority has an In Year Fair Access Protocol, which exists to ensure appropriate education is secured for children without a school place, particularly the most vulnerable or those with challenging behaviour. To ensure schools take their fair share of pupils with challenging behaviour, the Local Authority and schools must work together in partnership to improve behaviour, tackle persistent absence and help support improving behaviour partnerships. For further information and/or to view the policy above, please visit the website or telephone School Admissions.

Children with Disabilities or other Special Educational NeedsChildren who are not statemented, but are on the SEN register or have specific disabilities, may wish to contact the SEN Team (on 01305 224888) or the Parent Partnership (01302 221000) for information and advice. Please note that the Admissions Team will process the application for school places. Children with a full Statement of Special Educational Needs will be dealt with by the SEN Team.

have been attending their local church at least once a month for a minimum of a year prior to the closing date for applications, and that the application must be supported by a written statement from the vicar/priest/minister or leader of the church confirming this.

11. The use of the “straight line” measurement method applies to the allocation of places only. It will not be used to determine transport entitlement, where it is a legal requirement to measure by the nearest available walking route.

12. Separate admission policies apply to Community schools in Gillingham and Verwood. Details of these policies can be found on the School Admission website.

13. The LA operates a waiting list policy. Parents can apply to have their child’s name placed on a waiting list. This will be held for one term only following refusal. If parents wish to keep a child on the waiting list beyond the first term they will need to confirm in writing at the end of the/each term for an extension.

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School Admissions Process

You apply for a school place for your child Your application must go to the Local Authority where you live even if you are applying for schools in another area

By the closing date: Reception: 15 January 2011 Middle/ Junior: 15 January 2011 Secondary/ Upper: 31 October 2010

Your Local Authority receives and records your application

Local Authority passes your details to the admission authority of each school named as a preference on the application form

The admission authorities are not told whether you named them as preference 1, 2 or 3 on the form

Each of these admission authorities considers your details along with those from everyone else who has put in an application by the closing date

Selective school testing takes place

The school admission authorities send the Local Authority a list of all applicants in the order they meet the school’s admission criteria. Other Local Authorities advise Dorset of preferences they can offer

The Local Authority writes offering you one school place – this will be the highest preference school on your form that has a place available for your child (see Note below)

On the notification date for on-time applicants: Reception: 26 April 2011 Middle/ Junior: 26 April 2011 Secondary/ Upper: 1 March 2011

PLEASE NOTE: If the Local Authority is unable to offer you any of your preferred schools it will allocate a place at your catchment area school if it has places available. If the catchment area school does not have places available in the year group you will be allocated a place at the next nearest school to your home address that has places available (bearing in mind efficient use of resources).

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How to Apply for School Places

Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme

As a result of legislation all LAs are required to operate a Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme covering all schools. The arrangements and timetables set out in this booklet are part of the Scheme. The main purpose of the Scheme is to ensure that every child applying for a school place within the area served by the LA receives one offer of a school place and is to ensure safeguarding and fairness.

All applications for school places must be made through the Local Authority where you live. See information on Home Address (page 9).

You should name all of your preferred schools and the information will be passed to other Local Authorities or schools responsible for their own admissions for their consideration. They will inform Dorset School Admissions if a place is available. Only the Home LA is responsible for sending out the letter advising of the outcome of the application on behalf of all Admission Authorities.

Parents are advised to name three preferred schools on the application form. These should be in order of preference. The law says that parents are entitled to express a preference for a school they wish their child to attend. Preference is not the same as choice. The law does not give parents the right to choose a particular school for their child and have their choice met. Parents who name a school are considered above anyone who has not named it. Not naming your catchment school may also affect transport entitlement.

Supplementary Information Forms (SIF)Some schools have Supplementary Information Forms, please consult the pyramid lists for details of which schools request these. SIFs can be downloaded from the website, www.dorsetforyou.com/schooladmissions or via Dorset Direct. 01305 221060

Applying to start school for the first time or change school by age into the Normal Year of Entry to School

• If you live in the Dorset LA area regardless of the preference of schools, please complete a Dorset LA application form naming any schools you have a preference for, or apply online from 1 September 2010 at www.dorsetforyou.com/schooladmissions. • If you live outside the Dorset LA area (including Bournemouth and Poole) you should ensure that your application is made through your home LA. You can name Dorset schools on this application.• Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date• If you are posting your application directly to the LA and there is any dispute as to whether this meets the deadline, proof of posting by the closing date will be required for the application to be considered on time. This can be obtained free of charge from the post office at the time of posting. • Completed application forms may be given to the headteacher of your child’s current school where appropriate by the end of the school day on or prior to the closing date. You may wish to request a receipt. • Parents who meet the deadline will be notified of the outcome by the Home LA. Letters will be sent out on the offer date by first class post.

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• If you apply online you can view the outcome of your application after 4pm on the offer date.

Secondary and Upper Schools

Primary, Junior and Middle Schools

Closing Date 31 October 2010 15 January 2011Offer Date 1 March 2011 26 April 2011

Please note: Parents are asked not to contact the LA or individual schools to enquire about the outcome of the application prior to notification by letter as this may delay the notification process and we are not able to let you know of the outcome prior to these dates.

Late Applications for Dorset Schools

Applications received after the closing date can only be considered on time if they meet the following strict criteria:• Where both parents, or in the case of a single parent family one parent, have been ill for the period between 1 September and the closing date and as a result did not receive the information about applying or were unable to complete the application (a medical report would be required).

• A bereavement that has resulted in the whole family relocating for the period between the 1 September and the closing date and as a result did not receive the information about applying or were unable to complete the application (proof would be requested).

NB Applications would have to have been submitted at the earliest possible opportunity after the closing date. Applications received after the closing dates which do not meet the criteria set out above will be regarded as late applications irrespective of the reason and will be considered as part of the appropriate late round. The following timetable applies to late applications for any school. These will be considered alongside anyone on the waiting list and anyone who has an appeal pending (both submitted by the relevant dates below).

Closing Date Offer Date (Letters sent out)

30 April 2011 31 May 2011

31 May 2011 30 June 2011

8 July 2011 15 July 2011 Applications received from 8 July will be processed as quickly as possible after 15 July.

If you are making a late application from another Local Authority or applying for another LA school please contact the LA concerned, as their arrangements may differ.

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Applications into an established year group (Sometimes known as casual or incidental admissions)

Incidental admissions are considered half a term in advance from when the place is being requested.

If you are moving to the Dorset area and your child will need a place in an already established year group, or you wish to change your child’s current school, you should contact the School Admissions Team to discuss space availability, transport arrangements and any other relevant local information. They will be able to help with advice on the application and the allocation process.

Applications are considered into the year for the chronological age of your child. Should you wish your child to enter a different age group you must discuss this with the Head Teacher of the school you are applying for and, in the case of back-yearing, the Special Educational Needs Team.

Please note, that the School Admissions Team only process applications for mainstream schools, therefore please do not name Pupil Referral Units (PRU/ Learning Centres), Special Schools or bases on the School Admissions application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose which school my child attends?

Parents can express a preference for a particular school. There is no guarantee that a place at the preferred school can be offered although the LA tries to meet the wishes of parents wherever possible.

As a result of demand from families living in a catchment area and/or parental preference applications a number of Dorset schools are full and have no places available. When a child is refused a place at a particular school it is usually for two reasons: to avoid full class sizes and to maintain the quality of education on offer at the school.

If you are either planning to transfer schools or are moving into the area you must contact the School Admissions Caseworker for the area you are interested in prior to submitting your application to discuss space availability and transport implications.

How are applications considered?

The equal preference system will be applied and wherever possible we will meet the preference ranked first by parents. However, due to oversubscription, this is not always possible and occasionally it may mean that a parent’s second or third preference is given priority over another parent’s first preference.

It may be possible to offer a place at more than one of the schools for which parents have expressed a preference. If this is the case the highest ranked school where places are available will be offered.

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If it is not possible to meet any of the preferences and you live within Dorset LA, then an alternative offer will be made of your catchment/ nearest alternative school with places will be offered, taking into consideration the efficient use of resources, if transport is to be offered by the LA.

Parents must ensure that all relevant information/documents are enclosed.

Can an offer of a place be withdrawn?

Once the offer of a place has been made, it may be withdrawn only in limited circumstances, for example:

• Where the application was fraudulent or deliberately misleading;

• Where an offer has been wrongly made by someone other than the Admission Authority;

• Where, following reminders from the school/LA, and appropriate warnings as to the consequences, the parent does not respond within one week of the final reminder and therefore is deemed to have declined the offer of a school place.

What is the Admission Number and how do I know how many places there are at the school?

The entry number of a school is called the Published Admission Number (PAN) and is mainly decided by available accommodation, or in the case of primary schools, to meet class size limits. This is the number of children the Admissions Authority is legally obliged to admit to a year group. The Admission Numbers for schools in the pyramid/area in which you live or are interested in can be viewed on the Pyramid Lists on the School Admissions website. You should contact the School Admissions Team to find out if places are available.

My child or I are unhappy with the current school can I apply to change schools?

You can make an application for alternative schools, however, we strongly advise that you talk to the current school in the first instance through your child’s tutor and/or head of year who can help you and your child with identified support and guidance. If you are not satisfied with this you should address concerns to the Head Teacher and/or Chair of Governors.

You need to be able to get your child to and from the alternative school (unless entitled to free support) and you should be aware that changing schools does not always solve the issues. Once your child is removed from the roll if you change your mind you need to make a freash application and there is no guarantee that a place will be available.

What happens if I want to change my preference school/s?

For the normal year of entry should any parent change any of their preferences after the relevant closing date, the new preference will be treated as a late application as explained in this booklet. You need to put your change of preference in writing to the School Admissions Team. The date the School Admissions Team is notified of the change

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of preference will determine the late round in which the revised preference will be considered.

If a place is offered at your new preference school, your original offer will be withdrawn and could be offered to another applicant.

For in year applications you must put your changes in writing to the School Admissions Team as soon as possible.

What happens if I decline the place offered?

If you decide to decline the school place offered you must advise the School Admissions Team in writing and, if your child is of legal school age, you must clarify what alternative arrangements you are making for your child’s education. The space will be rescinded and may be filled by another applicant.

NB. If once you have removed your child from a school then you cannot change your mind but would need to re-apply for a place.

What options are available to me if I am not offered a place at my preferred school?

If you are not offered a place at your preferred school, you can:• Appeal to an Independent Appeals Panel; • Ask to go on a waiting list;

You are advised to accept any alternative place offered so that your child has a place secured. You may wish to consider naming alternative prefences.

Please note that accepting a place at an alternative school will not prejudice the appeal for your preferred school.

If a place cannot be offered at any of your preferred school/s and your catchment school is full the Authority will offer the next nearest school with places. Transport will not be provided to the alternative school and this will be your responsibility.

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Waiting Lists and Appeals Information

Waiting Lists

If you are refused a school and wish your child’s name to be placed on a waiting list you will need to confirm this in writing. All schools must hold a waiting list for one term for the normal year of entry.

For Voluntary Controlled and Community Schools, waiting lists will operate on a termly basis and, if you wish your child to remain on the waiting list, you should renew the request in writing to carry your child’s name forward on the waiting list for a further term. Parents are asked not to contact the School Admissions Team to enquire about their child’s position on a waiting list as it can change regularly and will only be used if a place becomes available. Should a place become available the relevant Admissions Policy will be used to allocate the place and is not allocated on a “first come, first served” basis.

If you are refused a place at a Voluntary Aided or Foundation school you will need to contact the school to find out their procedure.

Under the Coordinated Scheme a child can only hold one offer of a school place. Therefore, if a place is offered from a waiting list the other offer will be rescinded. If your child is already in a another Dorset school, you will have 1 month to accept the place.

Appealing for a School Place

If you are unsuccessful in getting the place you wanted for your child you have the right to appeal to an Independent Appeals Panel.

Normally this means that you have applied for a place at a school which is oversubscribed and:• Either you have not been offered a place because the available places have been offered to children who according to the LA’s (or in the case of Voluntary Aided or Foundation schools, the governing body’s) published criteria, have a higher priority of a place at the school than your child;

• Or the class/teaching group at the school is full and there are no further places available for your child.

Information about the appeals process is available from Democratic Services,Address: Dorset County Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, DT1 1XJ Tel: 01305 224188

Or in the case of Voluntary Aided and Foundation schools, from the Clerk to the Governing Body at the school address.

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How to Appeal

You will be informed of your right to appeal in the letter advising you have been refused a school place.

To appeal for a place at a Community or Voluntary Controlled school you should download the form available via the School Admissions website www.dorsetforyou.com/schooladmissions or telephone School Admissions to be sent a form.

For a Voluntary Aided or Foundation school, you should follow instructions on the letter or contact the Clerk to the Governing Body at the school. Some schools request a letter, but in most cases an application form will be supplied.

An information booklet is available on the website or will be sent to you with the form.

The Appeal Form should be returned to the address on the appeal from, not to the School Admissions Team.

You will be told about the date, time and place of the hearing as soon as possible by the Clerk to the Appeals Panel not by the School Admissions Team.

You are encouraged to attend and speak at the panel hearing, and/or you can bring a friend to help you put your case to the panel or you may prefer to put your case in writing. If your appeal is turned down, you cannot appeal again in the same academic year unless there has been a significant change in circumstances or other new material evidence becomes available which you could not reasonably have obtained or submitted at the original hearing.

If you have a complaint about the way your appeal was dealt with (not the decision) and you feel you have suffered an injustice, you can complain to the Commission for Local Administration known as the Ombudsman, whose contact details are shown on (insert page number) of this booklet.

Infant Class Size Appeals

Under Government legislation infant classes, where the majority of children will reach 5, 6 or 7 in the academic year, may not contain more than 30 children. If admitting your child would take a class over the limit of 30, thus compromising Infant Class Size legislation.

If you have been refused a place for this reason your appeal would be an Infant Class Size appeal and you can only appeal against the decision if you feel that:

• The decision to refuse was totally perverse and not one which any reasonable admission authority would havemade in the circumstances of the case, or;• Your child would have been offered a place if the admission arrangements had been properly implemented.

Should you feel that you have reason to appeal, considering the limited grounds for doing so, please complete the Key Stage 1 Appeal form from the School Admissions website www.dorsetforyou.com/schooladmissions or telephone School Admissions for a paper form to be sent to you.

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Transport Information

Transport Entitlement for Reception to Year 11 Pupils

1. Free transport can be provided for your child to attend their catchment or nearest appropriate school where: a.) your child is in Reception to Year 4 and lives 2 miles or more shortest available walking distance from home to school;

b.) your child is in Years 5 to 11 and lives more than 3 miles shortest available walking distance from home to school.

2. Free transport can be provided for your child, if you are in receipt of the maximum level of Working Tax Credit or your child is entitled to free school meals, and;

a.) your child is attending their 3 nearest appropriate schools, is in Years 7 to 11 and lives over 2 miles shortest available walking route but under six miles shortest available driven route from home to school.

b.) your child is attending their catchment or nearest appropriate school, is in Years 5 to 6 and lives over 2 miles shortest available walking route from home to school.

If you qualify under 1a.) or b.), the Authority will contact you automatically before your child starts school (where possible).

Denominational Transport

If you have been allocated a place on religious/denominational grounds at your nearest faith school, the Authority provides free transport if:

a.) - your child is in Years 7 to 11,

- you are in receipt of the maximum level of Working Tax Credit or your child is entitled to free school meals and the distance between home and school is more than 2 miles shortest walking route, and,

- less than 15 miles shortest driven route.

b.) - your child is in Year Reception to Year 6,

- you receive Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance (Income based), Pension Credit, support under Section VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 or Child Tax Credit (up to the current government limit), and,

- the shortest available walking distance from home to school is between 2 and 5 miles for Reception to Year 4 pupils and 3 and 5 miles for Year 5 and 6 pupils.

Otherwise the Authority provides transport to enable your child to attend their nearest faith school, if allocated a place on denominational/religious grounds and you can apply to pay for a space on the transport if the distance from home to school is between:

a.) 2 and 5 miles shortest walking distance for Reception to Year 4 pupils;b.) 3 and 5 miles shortest walking distance for Year 5 to Year 6 pupils;c.) 3 miles shortest walking distance and 10 miles shortest driven route for Year 7 to 11 pupils.

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The charge for denominational transport may vary but the 2010/11 academic year was £240 per child and can be paid in two instalments in August and February. At the time of print, this is being reviewed.

Any of the transport specified above will only be provided at the start and end of the normal school day and only with regard to the home address of the child (see page 9)

To apply under any other criteria you must complete a Transport Request Form available on www.dorsetforyou.com/schooladmissions or by contacting the School Admissions Team. Once completed the form must be returned to the School Admissions Team enclosing all supporting evidence as necessary.

Other Reasons

If you feel you may have other grounds for applying for transport, for example your child has a disability or medical condition, or you are in temporary accommodation (emergency), you can apply for transport and your application will be considered by the School Admissions Team. Transport may be provided over lesser distances if there is no reasonably safe route for a child to walk accompanied as necessary. Complete an application available on www.dorsetforyou.com/schooladmissions or contact the School Admissions Team for a form.

Where transport is offered by the Local Authority it will be provided from a pick up/drop off point that must be no more than ¾ mile for Reception to Year 6 and 1 mile for Year 7 to 11 walk from your home. The journey will not be more than 45 minutes for children in Reception to Year 6 or 1 hour 15 minutes for Years 7-11

Parents are responsible for their child’s safety in getting to and from the pick up/drop off points.

Should you be refused transport you have the right of appeal and this will be explained to you when you are advised of the outcome of your application.

All parties are responsible for ensuring that children’s behaviour on school transport meets acceptable standards and this can be achieved by all parties working together.

Please note transport can only be offered by the Local Authority within the guidance of the policy and legislation. The Local Authority can only offer transport to your catchment area/ nearest school or alternative offer that the Local Authority would have made. In all cases transport will be offered whilst considering the best use of resources.

Sixth Form Transport Entitlement Sixth form students are not entitled to transport support unless, they live over 5 miles from their catchment/nearest school and their families are in receipt of Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance (income based) or Working/Child Tax Credit (up to an annually agreed maximum).

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Concessionary School Transport

If your child does not qualify for free transport you may be able to apply for a seat on a Local Authority contract bus. There may be a charge for this transport, which at the time of this being printed is being reviewed. You should contact Dorset Passenger Transport on 01305 221704/224544/224545/225164 or email direct to [email protected].

In any other circumstances you are responsible for the safety and arrangements for your child’s journey to and from school.

For further information and/or to view the policy above, please visit the website or telephone School Admissions for a copy.

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Pyramid Lists

C = Community F = Foundation VA = Voluntary Aided VC = Voluntary Controlled

This information is correct at the time of printing however if there have been any changes, this will be updated on the website www.dorsetforyou.com/schooladmissions.

Beaminster PyramidSchool & Address Headteacher

Telephone/FaxType &Age Range

Admission Number

SIF Feeder school to

Broadwindsor CE VC Primary SchoolDrimpton Road, Broadwindsor, Beaminster,DT8 3QL

Mr N ArnoldTel/Fax: 01308 868376www.broadwindsor.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-11

13 Beaminster School

Greenford CE VC Primary SchoolChilfrome Lane, Maiden Newton, Dorchester , DT2 0AX

Mr M AtkinsonTel: 01300 320644www.greenford.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-11

25 Beaminster School

Parrett & Axe CE VA Primary SchoolFair Oak Way, MostertonBeaminster , DT8 3HJ

Mr N EvansTel/Fax: 01308 868492www.mosterton.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

15 * Beaminster School

St Mary’s CE VA Primary SchoolClay Lane, Beaminster , DT8 3BY

Ms C BridenTel: 01308 862201 Fax: 01308 862807www.stmarysbeaminster.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

30 Beaminster School

Salway Ash CE VA Primary SchoolSalway Ash, Bridport , DT6 5JE

Mrs L CrewTel: 01308 488302 Fax: 01308 488538www.salwayash.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

15 * Beaminster School

Stickland’s CE VA Primary SchoolSummer Lane, Evershot , Dorchester, DT2 0JP

Mr I RobinsonTel/Fax: 01935 83287www.sticklands.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

17 Beaminster School

Secondary School

Beaminster School(Specialist School Technology)Newton,BeaminsterDT8 3EP

Mr M BestTel: 01308 862633Fax: 01305 863909www.beaminster.dorset.sch.uk

CE VC11-18

126 NA

Schools with Special Needs Bases

School Type of Base Base AN Maximum No of Places Available

St Mary’s CE VA Primary SchoolClay Lane, Beaminster, DT8 3BY

Moderate Learning Difficulties 5 (KS2) 20

Beaminster School Newtown, Beaminster, DT8 3EP

Moderate Learning Difficulties 7 34

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Blandford Pyramid

School & Address HeadteacherTelephone/Fax

Type &Age Range

AdmissionNumber SIF Feeder

school to

Archbishop Wake CE VA Primary SchoolBlack Lane, Blandford Forum, DT11 8SW

Mrs J HicksTel: 01258 453120 Fax: 01258 451060www.archbishopwake.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

45 The Blandford School

Blandford St Mary CE VA Primary SchoolBirch Avenue, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum. DT11 9QD

Mr P LavisTel: 01258 453331 Fax: 01258 455865www.blandfordstmary.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

30 * The Blandford School

Downlands Primary SchoolCollege Rd, Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum DT11 8BG

Miss S Whitlock (acting)Tel: 01258 453348 Fax: 01258 455286www.downlandsschool.org

C4-11

30 The Blandford School

The Dunbury SchoolDolway Lane, Winterborne Whitechurch, Blandford Forum. DT11 0AW. (see footnote below)

Miss C HebditchTel: 01258 880501 Fax: 01258 881216www.dunbury.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-11

30 The Blandford School

Durweston CE VA Primary SchoolDurweston, Blandford Forum, DT11 0QA

Mrs E Wesley-BarkerTel: 01258 452277Fax: 01258 489671 www.durweston.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

20 * The Blandford School

Milldown CE VC Primary SchoolMilldown Road, Blandford, DT11 7SN

Mrs S RyallTel: 01258 452456 Fax: 01258 453206www.milldown.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-11

30 The Blandford School

Pimperne CE VC Primary SchoolSchool Lane,Pimperne, Blandford Forum, DT11 8UG

Ms C RimmerTel/Fax: 01258 452025 www.pimperneprimaryschool.co.uk

VC4-11

25 The Blandford School

Spetisbury Hall & Sloper’s CE VA Primary SchoolHigh Street, Spetisbury, Blandford Forum, DT11 9DF

Mrs J MinettTel/Fax: 01258 452107 www.spetisbury.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

25 The Blandford School

Secondary School

The Blandford School(Specialist School – Technology)Milldown Road, Blandford, DT11 7SQ

Ms S WilsonTel: 01258 451121Fax: 01258 454755www.blandford.dorset.sch.uk

VC11-18

210 N/A

Schools with Special Needs BasesSchool Type of Base Base AN Maximum No of Places Available

The Blandford SchoolMilldown Road, BlandfordDT11 7SQ

Dyslexia 2 9

Footnote: The Dunbury School is a federated school and uses premises at Winterborne Kingston, Winterborne Stickland and Winterborne Whitechurch.

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Bridport Pyramid School & Address Headteacher

Telephone/FaxType &Age Range

AdmissionNumber

SIF Feeder school to

Bridport Primary SchoolSt Andrew’s Road, Bridport DT6 3BJ

Mrs E Wilson-ChalonTel: 01308 422846 Fax: 01308 458710www.bridport.dorset.sch.uk

C4-11

60 The Sir John Colfox School

Burton Bradstock CE VC Primary SchoolChurch Street, Burton Bradstock, Bridport , DT6 4QS

Mrs Clare StapleTel/Fax: 01308 897369 www.burtonbradstock.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-11

15 The Sir John Colfox School

Loders CE VC Primary SchoolLoders, Bridport, DT6 3SA

Ms S GibbsTel/Fax: 01308 423418 www.loders.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-11

12 The Sir John Colfox School

Powerstock CE VA Primary SchoolPowerstock , Bridport, DT6 3TB

Mr J-P Draper (acting)Tel: 01308 485380 Fax: 01308 485523www.powerstock.dorset.sch.uk

VA 4-11

9 * The Sir John Colfox School

St Mary’s CE VC Primary SchoolSkilling Hill Road, Bridport DT6 5LA

Mrs K RawlingTel/Fax: 01308 423065 www.stmarybridport.dorset.sch.uk

VC 4-11

30 The Sir John Colfox School

St Catherine’s RC VA Primary SchoolPymore Road, BridportDT6 3TR

Mrs V Singer Tel: 01308 423568 Fax: 01308 421291www.stcatherinesbridport.dorset.sch.uk

VA 4-11

20 The Sir John Colfox School

Symondsbury CE VA Primary SchoolSymondsbury, Bridport, DT6 6HD

Mrs H FarmerTel: 01308 423502Fax: 01308 421164www.symondsbury.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

15 The Sir John Colfox School

Thorner’s CE VA Primary SchoolLitton Cheney, Dorchester DT2 9AU

Mrs A Johnstone Tel: 01308 482410 Fax: 01308 482520www.thorners.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

15 The Sir John Colfox School

Secondary School

The Sir John Colfox School (Specialist School – Languages)Ridgeway Estate, Bridport, DT6 3DT

Mrs K TaylorTel: 01308 422291 Fax: 01308 420036www.colfox.dorset.sch.uk

C11-18

150 N/A

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Christchurch & Highcliffe Area School & Address Headteacher

Telephone/FaxType &Age Range

AdmissionNumber

SIF Feeder school to

Primary Age Range of Schools

Burton Primary SchoolCampbell Road,Burton, Christchurch BH23 7JY

Mr K Heathfield (acting)Tel: 01202 482588www.burtonpri.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-11

60 The Grange School

Christchurch Infant SchoolAddiscombe Road, Christchurch BH23 2AE

Mrs J AshendenTel: 01202 485851 Fax: 01202 479149www.christchurchinf.dorset.sch.uk

C4-7

120 Christchurch Junior School

Christchurch Junior SchoolClarendon Road, Christchurch BH23 2AA

Mr. S. AdorianTel: 01202 485579 Fax: 01202 484531www.christchurchjun.dorset.sch.uk

C7-11

124 Twynham School

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Greenways, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 5AZ(see footnote below)

Mrs K Boynton Tel: 01425 273029Fax: 01425 270449www.highcliffeprimary.dorset.sch.uk

F4-11

60 * Highcliffe School

Mudeford Infant SchoolQueen’s Rd, Mudeford, Christchurch BH23 3HH

Mr D Churchill (Acting)Tel: 01202 485513Fax: 01202 488142www.mudefordinf.dorset.sch.uk

C4-7

60 Mudeford Junior School

Mudeford Junior SchoolMudeford Lane, Christchurch BH23 3HP(see footnote below)

Mr C HancockTel:01202 473217 Fax: 01202 476783www.mudefordjun.dorset.sch.uk

C7-11

66 The Grange School and Highcliffe School

Somerford Primary SchoolDraper Road, Somerford, Christchurch BH23 3AS

Mr N TarchettiTel: 01202 485436 Fax: 0102 482359www.somerford.dorset.sch.uk

C4-11

60 The Grange School

The Priory CE VA Primary SchoolWick Lane, Christchurch BH23 1HX

Miss C King Tel: 01202 484105 Fax: 01202 488702www.prioryschool.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

30 * Twynham School

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary SchoolDorset Road, Somerford, Christchurch, BH23 3DA

Ms L BuxtonTel: 01202 485976 Fax: 01202 483092www.stjosephs.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

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Secondary Age Range Schools

Highcliffe School(Specialist School – Languages & Science)Parkside, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 4QD (See footnote below)

Miss J PottsTel: 01425 273381 Fax: 01425 271405www.highcliffe.dorset.sch.uk

F11-18

216 N/A

The Grange School(Specialist School – Sports)Redvers Road Christchurch, BH23 3AU

Mr M StentonTel: 01202 486536/7 Fax: 01202 487621www.grange.dorset.sch.uk

C11-18

130 N/A

Twynham School(Specialist School – Technology & Music)Sopers Lane, Christchurch BH23 1JF(See footnote below)

Dr T FishTel: 01202 486237 Fax: 01202 486230www.twynham.dorset.sch.uk

C 11-18

240 N/A

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Schools with Special Needs BasesSchool Type of Base Base AN Maximum No of Places

Available

Christhurch Infant SchoolAddiscombe RoadChristchurch BH23 2AE

Speech & Language 5 16

Christchurch Junior SchoolClarendon Road, ChristchurchBH23 2AA

Speech & Language 4 16

Twynham SchoolSopers LaneChristchurch BH23 1JF

Speech & Language 2 10

Footnote: An agreement exists with Hampshire LA to admit children from a defined area of south west Hampshire. The catchment area of Sopley is no longer in the catchment area for Twynham School. The catchment areas of Brockenhurst, Sway, St Lukes, Bransgore, Tiptoe, Hordle. Highcliffe St Mark Primary Schools and Mudeford Junior School form part of the catchment area of Highcliffe School and are feeder schools to Highcliffe School.

Corfe Hills Pyramid School & Address Headteacher

Telephone/FaxType &Age Range

AdmissionNumber

SIF Feederschool to

Henbury View First SchoolHillside Rd, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne BH21 3TR

Mrs J ClarkeTel/Fax: 01202 659179 www.henburyview.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

30 Lockyer’s Middle School

Rushcombe First SchoolHanham Rd, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne BH21 3PX

Mrs C MahonTel: 01202 695722 Fax: 01202 657890www.rushcombe.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

60 Lockyer’s Middle School

Sturminster Marshall First SchoolHigh Street, Sturminster Marshall, WimborneBH21 4AY

Mrs R TomkinsTel: 01258 857348 Fax: 01258 858439www.sturminstermarshall.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

30 Lockyer’s Middle School

Lockyer’s Middle SchoolBlandford Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, BH21 3HQ(see footnote 3 below)

Mr M LeggeTel/Fax: 01202 692779www.lockyersmid.dorset.sch.uk

C9-13

132 Corfe Hills School

Wimborne School with links to Corfe Hills

Allenbourn Middle SchoolEast Borough, Wimborne, BH21 1PL(see footnotes 1 and 2 below)

Mr D BrooksTel: 01202 886738 Fax: 01202 856058www.allenbourn.dorset.sch.uk

C9-13

152 Corfe Hills School/Queen CE VC Elizabeth’s School

Poole Schools with links to Corfe Hills

#Broadstone First SchoolTudor Rd, Broadstone, Poole.BH18 8AA

Mrs R MooreTel: 01202 694376 Fax: 01202 659167

C4-9

BroadstoneMiddle School

#Merley First SchoolOakley Straight, Merley, Wimborne BH21 1SD(see footnote 1 below)

Mrs S BirleyTel: 01202 888455

C4-9

Broadstone Middle School/Allenbourn Middle School

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#Springdale First SchoolSpringdale Rd, Broadstone, BH18 9BW(see footnote 3 below)

Mrs R. LeachTel: 01202 692700 Fax: 01202 693752

C4-9

Lockyer’s Middle School/Broadstone Middle School

#Broadstone Middle SchoolDunyeats Road, Broadstone BH18 8AE(see footnotes 1 & 3 below)

Mr S WathenTel: 01202 696121 Fax: 01202 602371

C9-13

Corfe Hills School

Upper School (maintained by Poole LA)

#Corfe Hills SchoolHigher Blandford Road, Broadstone BH18 9BG

Mr A HinchcliffeTel: 01202 656300 Fax: 01202 656356www.corfe-hills.dorset.sch.uk

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N/A

Schools with Special Needs BasesSchool Type of Base Base AN Maximum No of Places

Available

Allenbourn Middle SchoolEast Borough, WimborneBH21 1PL

Dyslexia 3 10

#SchoolsnotmaintainedbyDorsetLocalAuthority.ForfurtherinformationpleasecontactPooleLocalAuthority.

Footnote 1: Merley School is a recognised feeder school to Broadstone Middle School. However, a formal arrangement also exists for the children of parents living in Merley with Allenbourn Middle School.Footnote 2: Allenbourn Middle School is a recognised feeder school to Corfe Hills School and Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne.Footnote 3: Springdale First School is a recognised feeder school to Broadstone Middle School and Lockyer’s Middle School dependent on your address.

Dorchester Pyramid School & Address Headteacher

Telephone/FaxType & AgeRange

AdmissionNumber

SIF Feeder school to

Broadmayne First SchoolKnighton Lane, Broadmayne Dorchester DT2 8PH

Mrs M AustinTel: 01305 852471Fax: 01305 852167www.broadmayne.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

30 St Mary’s CE Middle School

Cerne Abbas CE VC First SchoolDuck Street, Cerne Abbas, DT2 7LA

Mrs H WilliamsTel: 01300 341319Fax: 01300 341936www.cerneabbas.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-9

15 Dorchester Middle School

Cheselbourne Village SchoolCheselbourne, Dorchester DT2 7NT

Mrs A HerridgeTel/Fax: 01258 837306www.cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

10 St Mary’s CE Middle School

Damers First SchoolDamers Road, Dorchester DT1 2LB

Mr P MinnsTel: 01305 264924Fax: 01305 257213www.damers.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

90 Dorchester Middle School

Frome Valley CE VA First SchoolSchool Drive, Crossways, Dorchester, DT2 8WR

Mrs H BoyceTel/Fax: 01305 852643www.fromevalley.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-9

30 St Mary’s CE Middle School

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Manor Park CE VC First SchoolMellstock Avenue, Dorchester DT1 2BH

Mrs J MockridgeTel: 01305 268741Fax: 01305 268407www.manorpark.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-9

75 No named receiver school

Milborne St Andrew First SchoolHopsfield, Milborne St Andrew, Blandford Forum. DT11 0JE

Mrs A. PurdyTel: 01258 837362Fax: 01258 837170www.milborne.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

23 St Mary’s CE Middle School

Piddle Valley CE VA First SchoolPiddletrenthide, Dorchester DT2 7QL

Mrs M CridlandTel: 01300 348219Fax: 01300 348887www.piddlevalley.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-9

23 St Mary’s CE Middle School

The Prince of Wales SchoolMaiden Castle Road, Dorchester DT1 2HH

Mr P FarringtonTel: 01305 257120Fax: 01305 257121www.princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

30 Dorchester Middle School

Puddletown VC First SchoolHigh Street, Puddletown, Dorchester, DT2 8RY

Mrs V BurgessTel: 01305 848206Fax: 01305 848094www.puddletownfirst.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-9

30 St Mary’s CE Middle School

St Mary’s CE VC First SchoolCoombe Road, PuddletownDorchester, DT2 9RD

Mr I DonnellyTel/Fax: 01305 263880www.charminster.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-9

42 No named receiver school

St Mary’s Catholic First SchoolLucetta Lane, Dorchester, DT1 2DD

Miss J ClaytonTel: 01305 262258Fax: 01305 257101www.stmarysdorchester.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-9

30 No named receiver school

Winterbourne Valley CE VA First SchoolWinterbourne AbbasDorchester DT2 9LW

Mrs R HorneTel: 01305 889297www.winterbournevalley.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-9

18 Dorchester Middle School

Middle Schools

Dorchester Middle SchoolQueen’s Avenue,Dorchester, DT1 2HS

Mr P ChadwickTel: 01305 265651Fax: 01305 263549www.dorchestermid.dorset.sch.uk

C9-13

150 The Thomas Hardye School

St Mary’s CE Middle SchoolPuddeltown, Dorchester, DT2 8SA

Mr C WinchTel: 01305 848293Fax: 01305 848801www.stmaryspudd.dorset.sch.uk

VA9-13

120 The Thomas Hardye School

St Osmund’s CE VA Middle SchoolBarnes Way, Dorchester, DT1 2DZ

Mr R JenkinsonTel:01305 262897Fax: 01305 251395www.stosmunds.dorset.sch.uk

VA9-13

150 The Thomas Hardye School

Upper School

The Thomas Hardye School(Specialist School – Science, SEN, Humanities)Queen’s Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET

Dr I MelvinTel:01305 266064Fax: 01305 250510www.thomas-hardye.dorset.sch.uk

VA13-18

475 N/A

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Schools with Special Needs BasesSchools Type of Base Base AN Maximum No of Places

Available

DamersFirstSchoolDamers Road, Dorchester DT1 2LB

Speech & Learning 4 18

The Prince of Wales SchoolMaiden Castle Road, Dorchester DT1 2HH

Physical Disability 4 20

Dorchester Middle SchoolQueen’s Avenue,Dorchester, DT1 2HS

Speech & Learning 2 8

The Thomas Hardye SchoolQueen’s Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET

Speech & Learning 3 9

Ferndown & West Moors Pyramid School & Address Headteacher

Telephone/FaxType & Age Range

AdmissionNumber

SIF Feeder school to

Ferndown First SchoolChurch RoadFerndown, BH22 9ET

Mrs J.Di-PedeTel: 01202 873747Fax: 01202 890121www.fernfirst.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

60 Ferndown Middle School

Hampreston CE VA First SchoolHampreston, Wimborne. BH21 7LX(see footnote 1 below)

Mrs J MarshallTel: 01202 573074Fax: 01202 580307www.hampreston.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-9

28 Ferndown Middle School

Oakhurst First SchoolShaftesbury RoadWest Moors,Ferndown BH22 0DY

Mrs M DavyTel: 01202 871577Fax: 01202 876506www.oakhurstfirst.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

30 West Moors Middle School

Parley First SchoolGlenmoor Road, Ferndown, BH22 8QE

Mrs M PikeTel: 01202 874400Fax: 01202 872036www.parley.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

60 Ferndown Middle School

St Ives First School, RingwoodSandy Lane, St Ives, Ringwood, BH24 2LE

Ms C Simms (acting)Tel: 01425 475478Fax: 01425 472641www.stives.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

30 West Moors Middle School

St Mary’s First School, West MoorsStation Road, West Moors, FerndownBH22 0JF

Mr J HarrisonTel: 01202 874838Fax: 01202 861826www.stmaryswestmoors.dor-set.sch.uk

VC4-9

30 West Moors Middle School

Three Legged Cross First SchoolChurch Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne. BH21 6RF

Mrs J TurnerTel/Fax: 01202 822460www.threeleggedcross.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

30 West Moors Middle School

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Verwood First Schools

Hillside First SchoolHillside Road, VerwoodBH31 7HE(see footnote 2 below)

Mr R WitheyTel: 01202 822737Fax: 01202 822316www.hillsidefirst.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

60 Emmanuel CE Middle School

Verwood CE VA First SchoolHowe Lane, VerwoodBH31 6JF(see footnote 2 below)

Mr A ParsonsTel: 01202 822652Fax: 01202 822369www.verwoodfirst.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-9

60 Emmanuel CE VA Middle School

Trinity CE VA First SchoolCoopers Lane, VerwoodBH31 7PG(see footnote 2 below)

Mrs J GreenTel: 01202 821704Fax: 01202 821149www.trinity.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-9

30 Emmanuel CE VA Middle School

Middle Schools

Ferndown Middle SchoolPeter Grant Way, off Church Road, Ferndown, BH22 9UP

Mrs G AllenTel: 01202 876556Fax: 01202 897065www.fernmid.dorset.sch.uk

C9-13

130 Ferndown Upper School

West Moors Middle SchoolHeathfield Way, West Moors, Ferndown. BH22 0DA

Miss. A. Bunting Tel/Fax: 01202 872474www.westmoorsmid.dorset.sch.uk

C9-13

85 Ferndown Upper School

Verwood Middle School

Emmanuel CE VA Middle SchoolHowe Lane, Verwood, BH31 6JF (see footnote 2 below)

Ms G WatsonTel: 01202 828100Fax: 01202 828104www.emmanuel.dorset.sch.uk

VA9-13

150 Ferndown Upper School/Queen Elizabeth’s School

Upper School

Ferndown Upper School(Specialist School- Arts)Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EY(see footnote 2 below)

Mr A WillsTel: 01202 871243Fax: 01202 893383www.fernup.dorset.sch.uk

C13-18

260 N/A

Footnote 1: Some children from Hampreston CE VA First School at the age of 9+ may seek admission to St Michael’s CE VA Middle School, Colehill on denominational grounds.Footnote 2: At the age of 13+ parents living in Verwood are given the opportunity to express a preference for their child to attend Ferndown Upper School or Queen Elizabeth’s CE VC School as a catchment area school.

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Gillingham Pyramid School & Address Headteacher

Telephone/FaxType & AgeRange

AdmissionNumber

SIF Feeder school to

St Georges CE VA Primary SchoolChurch TrackBourton, GillinghamSP8 5BN

Mr. M. SalisburyTel: 01747 840409Fax: 01747 841019www.bourton.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

17 Gillingham School

Gillingham Primary SchoolSchool RoadGillingham, SP8 4QR

Mrs. C. JessimanTel: 01747 823245Fax: 01747 834917www.gillinghamprimary.org.uk

C4-11

60 Gillingham School

Milton on Stour CE VA Primary SchoolMilton on Stour,Gillingham SP8 5QD

Mr J StanfordTel: 01747 822588Fax: 01747 826648www.milton.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

17 Gillingham School

St Gregory’s CE VA Primary SchoolNew Street,MarnhullSturminster Newton , DT10 1PZ

Mrs J WiseTel: 01258 820206Fax: 01258 821018www.stgregorymarnhull.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

24 Gillingham School

St Mary’s Catholic Primary SchoolOld Mill Lane, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1JX

Mrs N Ralph (acting)Tel/Fax: 01258 820417www.stmarymarnhull.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

25 Gillingham School

Stower Provost Primary SchoolWoodville,Stour Provost,Gillingham, SP8 5LX

Mrs J SandersonTel: 01747 838370Fax: 01747 838083www.stowerprovost.dorset.sch.uk

C4-11

21 Gillingham School

Wyke Primary SchoolDeane Avenue,Gillingham, SP8 4SH

Mr S CrumplerTel: 01747 825665Fax: 01747 835627www.gillinghamwyke.dorset.sch.uk

C4-11

30 Gillingham School

St Mary the Virgin CE VA Primary SchoolPheasant Way, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham, SP8 4LP

Mrs A ChristopherTel: 01747 824446Fax: 01747 825095www.stmarygillingham.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

30 Gillingham School

Wiltshire Primary Schools

#Whitesheet CE VA Primary SchoolChapel Lane, Zeals, BA12 6NL (2 sites)

Mr B HowdenTel: 01747 840394

VA4-11

Gillingham School

#Hindon Primary CE VA St Mary’s & St John’s School Lane, Hindon, Salisbury. SP3 6EA

Mrs S ColemanTel: 01747 820260www.hindonce.wilts.sch.uk

VA4-11

Gillingham School

#Mere Primary SchoolSpringfield Road,Mere, Warminster, BA12 6EW

Mrs C WilliamsonTel: 01747 860515Fax: 01747 861039www.mereschool.com

C4-11

Gillingham School

Secondary School

Gillingham VC SchoolHardings LaneGillingham, SP8 4QP(see footnote below)

Mrs. L. LyonsTel: 01747 822222/3Fax: 01747 825263www.gillingham.dorset.sch.uk

VC11-18

270 N/A

# Schools not maintained by Dorset LA. For further information contact Wiltshire Local Authority. Footnote: The catchment area for Gillingham School includes a defined area of South West Wiltshire

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Lyme Regis Pyramid School & Address Headteacher

Telephone/FaxType &Age Range

AdmissionNumber

SIF Feeder school to

Charmouth Primary SchoolLower Sea Lane, Charmouth, DT6 6LR

Mr C VincentTel: 01297 560591 Fax: 01297 561484www.charmouth.dorset.sch.uk

C4-11

25 The Woodroffe School

St Michael’s CE VA Primary SchoolKings Way, Lyme Regis, DT7 3DY

Ms A GroseTel/Fax: 01297 442623www.stmichaelslyme.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

27 * The Woodroffe School

Marshwood CE VA Primary School, Marshwood, Bridport, DT6 5QA

Mrs Helen WhiteheadTel: 01297 678224www.marshwood.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

10 The Woodroffe School

Thorncombe St Mary’s CE VC Primary SchoolThorncombe, Chard, TA20 4NE

Mrs T RobinsonTel: 01460 30535 Fax: 01460 30154www.stmarysthorncombe.co.uk

VC4-11

11 The Woodroffe School

School mainted by Devon LA

#Mrs Ethelston’s CE VA Primary SchoolPound Lane, UplymeLyme RegisDT7 3TT

Mrs A RiceTel: 01297 442210Fax: 01297 445127www.uplyme-mrsethelstons.devon.sch.uk

VA5-11

The Woodroffe School

Secondary School

The Woodroffe School(Specialist School – Visual Arts)Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3LX (see footnote below)

Dr R StewardTel: 01297 442232 Fax: 01297 444762www.woodroffe.dorset.sch.uk

F11-18 168

* N/A

# Schools not maintained by Dorset Local Authority. For further information please contact Devon Local Authority.Footnote: The catchment area for The Woodroffe School includes a defined area of East Devon.

* A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) must be completed if applying on denominational/religious grounds. The Woodroffe School : you need to complete the SIF if applying under aptitude and live outside of Dorset.

Lytchett & Upton Pyramid School & Address Headteacher

Telephone/FaxType &Age Range

AdmissionNumber

SIF Feeder school to

Lytchett Matravers Primary SchoolWareham Road, Lytchett Matravers, PooleBH16 6DY

Mr S FranceTel: 01202 622378www.lychettmatravers.dorset.sch.uk

C4-11

60 Lytchett Minster School

Upton Infant SchoolGuest Rd, Upton, Poole BH16 5LQ

Mr P HowiesonTel: 01202 622367 Fax: 01202 624659www.uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk

C4-7

90 Upton Junior School

Upton Junior SchoolSt Martin’s Road,Upton, Poole BH16 5NQ

Mr P HowiesonTel: 01202 622649Fax: 01202 621018www.uptonjun.dorset.sch.uk

C7-11

96 Lytchett Minster School

Lytchett Minster School(Specialist School – Arts)Post Green, Poole,BH16 6JD (see footnotes 1 & 2 below)

Mr S ClarkTel: 01202 622413Fax: 01202 621230www.lytchettminster.dorset.sch.uk

F11-18

11+: 16813+: 66

N/A

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Footnote 1: Children living in the Sandford Middle School area at the age of 13+ can express a preference to attend either The Purbeck School or Lytchett Minster School as a catchment area school. Footnote 2 The Admission Number quoted for the 13+ age group does not include those pupils already attending the school.

Purbeck Pyramid School & Address Headteacher

Telephone/FaxType &Age Range

AdmissionNumber

SIF Feeder school to

Bere Regis First SchoolRye Hill, Bere Regis, Wareham BH20 7LP

Mr S BattishillTel/Fax: 01929 471334www.bereregis.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

24 Sandford CE VC Middle School

Bovington First SchoolHolt Rd, Bovington Camp, Wareham BH20 6LE

Mrs J MuirTel: 01929 462744Fax: 01929 463238www.bovingtonfirst.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

60 Bovington Middle School

Corfe Castle CE VC First SchoolEast Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5EE

Mr N BeckettTel: 01929 480428Fax: 01929 481223www.corfecastle.dorset.sch.uk

VC 4-9

17 Wareham Middle School

The Lady St Mary CE VC First SchoolStreche Road, Wareham, BH20 4PG

Mr L GoldsmithTel: 01929 552517Fax: 01929 556517www.ladystmary.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-9

30 Wareham Middle School

St George’s CE VA First SchoolHigh Street, Langton Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3HB

Mrs A Brown Tel: 01929 422973Fax: 01929 427936www.stgeorgeslangton.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-9

20 Swanage Middle School

Swanage St Mark’s CE VA First SchoolBell Street, Swanage, BH19 2SA

Mrs H ArmstrongTel: 01929 422949Fax: 01929 424404www.stmarksswanage.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-9

30 Swanage Middle School

St Mary’s RC VA First SchoolManor Road, Swanage, BH19 2BH

Mrs M BakerTel: 01929 424909Fax: 01929 422784www.stmaryswanage.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-9

24 Swanage Middle School

St Mary’s Catholic First School Folly Lane, Wool, Wareham. BH20 6DS

Mrs H BrownTel: 01929 462565www.stmaryswool.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-9

24 Bovington Middle School

Sandford St Martin CE VA First SchoolSandford, Wareham, BH20 7AJ

Mr S DonlonTel/Fax: 01929 552949www.sandfordfirst.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-9

45 * Sandford CE VC Middle School

Stoborough CE VA First SchoolCorfe Rd, Stoborough, Wareham BH20 5AD

Mr D MarklewTel: 01929 552974www.stoborough.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-9

25 Wareham Middle School

Swanage First SchoolMount Scar Swanage BH19 2EY

Mr P Mason Tel: 01929 422424Fax: 01929 426652www.swanagefirst.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

30 Swanage Middle School

Lulworth & Winfrith CE VC First School School Lane, Winfrith Newburgh, DT2 8JL(See footnote 1below)

Mrs S BucklandTel: 01929 400330Fax: 01929 400717www.lulworthwinfrith.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-9

20 Bovington Middle School

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Wool CE VA First SchoolHigh Street, Wool,Wareham BH20 6BT

Mrs L CrazeTel: 01929 462569Fax: 01929 463202www.woolfirst.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-9

30 Bovington Middle School

Middle Schools

Bovington Middle SchoolCologne Rd, Bovington Camp, Wareham BH20 6NU

Mr K Sutton Tel: 01929 462495Fax: 01929 405161www.bovingtonmid.dorset.sch.uk

C9-13

99 The Purbeck School

Sandford CE VC Middle SchoolSandford, Wareham, BH20 7BN(see footnote 2 below)

Mr R GrahamTel: 01929 556228Fax: 01929 550241www.sandfordmid.dorset.sch.uk

VC9-13

93 The Purbeck School

Swanage Middle SchoolHigh Street, Herston, Swanage BH19 2PH

Mr D PrattenTel: 01929 422025Fax: 01929 423986www.swanagemiddle.dorset.sch.uk

C9-13

128 The Purbeck School

Wareham Middle SchoolWorgret Rd, Wareham, BH20 4PH

Mr I ClarkTel: 01929 553335Fax: 01929 550035www.warehammid.dorset.sch.uk

C9-13

93 The Purbeck School

Upper School

The Purbeck School(Specialist School – Science)Worgret Rd, Wareham, BH20 4PF (see footnote2 below)

Mr R HolmanTel: 01929 556301Fax: 01929 554025www.purbeck.dorset.sch.uk

C13-18

330 N/A

Footnote 1: Lulworth & Winfrith is a federated school and uses premises at West Lulworth and Winfrith Newburgh.Footnote 2: Children living in the Sandford Middle School area at the age of 13+ are given the option of either attending The Purbeck School or Lytchett Minster School as catchment area schools.

Shaftesbury Pyramid School & Address Headteacher

Telephone/FaxType & AgeRange

AdmissionNumber

SIF Feeder school to

The Abbey CE VA Primary SchoolSt James Street, Shaftesbury SP7 8HQ

Mr P Meacham Tel/Fax: 01747 852620www.shaftesburyabbey.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

30 Shaftesbury School & Sports College

St Andrew’s CE VA Primary SchoolWest Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, SP7 0PF

Mrs A WayTel: 01747 811500 Fax: 01747 811039www.fontmell.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

30 Shaftesbury School & Sports College

Motcombe CE VA Primary SchoolMotcombe, Shaftesbury SP7 9NT

Mrs A M Kampf Tel: 01747 852018 www.motcombeschool.org.uk

VA4-11

16 Shaftesbury School & Sports College

Shaftesbury CE VC Primary SchoolWincombe Lane, Shaftesbury SP7 8PZ

Mr R LarterTel: 01747 852901 Fax: 01747 850891www.shaftesburyprimary.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-11

60 Shafesbury School & Sports College

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Wiltshire Maintained Primary Schools

#St John’s Primary CE VC SchoolWeaveland Road, Tisbury, Salisbury SP3 6HJ

Mr L ChandlerTel:01747 870675Fax: 01747 871757

VC4-11

Shaftesbury School & Sports College

#Chilmark & Fonthill Bishop CE VA Primary SchoolThe Street, Chilmark, Salisbury, SP3 5AR

Mrs A MaceyTel/Fax: 01722 716348

VA4-11

Shaftesbury School & Sports College

#Ludwell C Primary SchoolLudwell, Shaftesbury, SP7 9ND

Mrs S EvansTel: 01747 828519

C4-11

Shaftesbury School & Sports College

#Semley CE VA Primary SchoolSemley, Shaftesbury, SP7 9AU

Mrs E MoorsonTel: 01747 830427

VA4-11

Shaftesbury School & Sports College

Secondary School

Shaftesbury School & Sports College(Specialist School – Sports)Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury SP7 8ER (see footnote 1 and 2 below)

Mr D BoothTel: 01747 854498 Fax: 01747 851208www.shaftesbury.dorset.sch.uk

VC 11-18

170 (40 board-ing places are available in total for years 7-11)

N/A

# Schools not maintained by Dorset LA. For further information please contact Wiltshire Local Education Authority. Please contact Chilmark & Fonthill Bishop CE VA Primary School for details of its admission policy.

Footnote 1: The catchment area for Shaftesbury School & Sports College includes a defined area of South West Wiltshire.Footnote 2: A sixth form has been established at Sturminster Newton High School in partnership with Shaftesbury School & Sports College

Sherborne Pyramid School & Address Headteacher

Telephone/FaxType &Age Range

AdmissionNumber

SIF Feeder school to

Sherborne Abbey CE VC Primary SchoolLenthay Road, Sherborne, DT9 6AQ

Mr L StockhamTel: 01935 812318Fax: 01935 816102www.sherborneabbey.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-11

30 The Gryphon CE VC School

All Saints CE VC Primary SchoolGiles Lane, Bishops Caundle, Sherborne DT9 5NQ

Mr C FoxTel/Fax: 01963 23450www.bishopscaundle.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-11

17 The Gryphon CE VC School

Buckland Newton CE VC Primary SchoolBuckland Newton, Dorchester DT2 7BY

Ms R Tidby (acting)Tel/Fax: 01300 345393www.bucklandnewton.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-11

15 The Gryphon CE VC School

St Andrew’s CE VC Primary SchoolStonyacres, Yetminster , Sherborne, DT9 6LS

Mr P MillerTel/Fax: 01935 872430www.standrewsyetminster.org.uk

VC4-11

30 The Gryphon CE VC School

St Mary’s CE VC Primary SchoolMill Lane, Bradford Abbas , Sherborne, DT9 6RH

Ms E Grunnil (acting)Tel/Fax: 01935 476515www.bradfordabbas.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-11

17 The Gryphon CE VC School

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Sherborne Primary SchoolHarbour Way, Sherborne, DT9 4AJ

Mr K RobertsTel: 01935 812619Fax: 01935 817943www.sherbornepri.dorset.sch.uk

C4-11

48 The Gryphon CE VC School

Thornford CE VA Primary SchoolBoot Lane, Thornford, Sherborne DT9 6QY

Mr I BartleTel: 01935 872706Fax: 01935 873069www.thornford.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

15 * The Gryphon CE VC School

Trent Young’s Endowed CE VA Primary SchoolTrent, Sherborne DT9 4SW

Mrs S PattersonTel/Fax: 01935 850496www.trentyoungs.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

17 The Gryphon CE VC School

Secondary School

The Gryphon CE VC School(Specialist School – Business & Enterprise)Bristol Road, Sherborne DT9 4EQ

Mr S HillierTel: 01935 813122Fax: 01935 816992www.Gryphon.dorset.sch.uk

VC11-18

240 N/A

Schools with Special Needs BasesSchool Type of Base Base AN Maximum No of Places Available

The Gryphon CE VC SchoolBristol Road, Sherborne DT9 4EQ

Dyslexia 4 20

Sturminster Newton Pyramid School & Address Headteacher

Telephone/FaxType & Age Range

AdmissionNumber

SIF Feederschool to

Hazelbury Bryan Primary School Droop, Hazelbury Bryan,Sturminster Newton, DT10 2ED

Mrs J SharpeTel: 01258 817492Fax: 01258 817175www.hazelbury.dorset.sch.uk

C 4-11

17 Sturminster Newton High School

Okeford Fitzpaine CE VA Primary SchoolThe Cross, Okeford Fitzpaine, Blandford Forum, DT11 0RF

Mr M AcremanTel/Fax: 01258 860530www.okeford.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

15 * Sturminster Newton High School

St Nicholas CE VA Primary School, Station Road, Child Okeford, Blandford ForumDT11 8EL

Mrs S MarshTel: 01258 860581Fax: 01258 863596www.childokeford.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

20 Sturminster Newton High School

Shillingstone CE VA Primary School, Augustan AvenueShillingstone, Blandford, DT11 0RA

Mrs J Whitehouse-SharpeTel/Fax: 01258 860446www.shillingstone.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

15 * Sturminster Newton High School

Stalbridge Primary SchoolDuck Lane, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2LP

Mr M AllenTel: 01963 362487www.stalbridge.dorset.sch.uk

F4-11

30 Sturminster Newton High School

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William Barnes Primary SchoolBridge Street, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BZ

Mrs O PatrickTel/Fax: 01258 472257www.williambarnes.dorset.sch.uk

C4-11

40 Sturminster Newton High School

Secondary School

Sturminster Newton High SchoolBath RoadSturminster Newton, DT10 1DT(see footnote below)

Mrs. J. Barron Tel: 01258 472642Fax: 01258 471521www.mysnhs.net

C11-18

120 N/A

Footnote : Sturminster Newton High School’s 6th form has been established through a partnership with Shaftesbury School & Sports College

Weymouth & Portland Area School & Address Headteacher

Telephone/FaxType &Age Range

AdmissionNumber

SIF Feeder school to

Beechcroft St Paul’s CE VA Primary SchoolCorporation Road, Weymouth DT4 0LQ

Mrs S SpragueTel: 01305 783500Fax: 01305 785286www.beechcroft.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

30 No named receiver school

Bincombe Valley Primary SchoolCulliford Way, Littlemoor Weymouth, DT3 6AF

Mr L StrongTel: 01305 832329 Fax: 01305 835750www.bincombevalley.co.uk

C4-11

48 The Wey Valley School

Brackenbury Infant SchoolThree Yards Close, Fortuneswell, Portland, DT5 1JN (see footnote 1 below)

Mr N McDermottTel/Fax: 01305 820442www.chesilcovefederation.co.uk

C4-7

50 Underhill Junior School

Chickerell Primary SchoolRashley Road, Chickerell Weymouth, DT3 4AT

Ms J HarrisTel: 01305 783876 Fax: 01305 789330www.chickerell.dorset.sch.uk

C4-11

48 No named receiver school

Grove Infant School Grove Road , Portland DT5 1DB(see footnote 2 below)

Mrs J HurdissTel/Fax: 01305 820563www.groveportland.dorset.sch.uk

C4-7

20 St George’s Primary School

Holy Trinity CE VC Primary SchoolCross Road, Weymouth DT4 9QX

Mr M CheesleyTel: 01305 783200

www.holytrinitypri.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-11

90 No named receiver school

Portesham CE VA Primary SchoolWinters Close, Portesham, Weymouth DT3 4HP

Ms C McCann (acting)Tel/Fax: 01305 871283www.portesham.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

15 No named receiver school.

Radipole Primary SchoolRadipole Lane, Weymouth, DT3 5HS

Ms V SingerTel: 01305 783353 Fax: 01305 789979www.radipole.dorset.sch.uk

C4-11

60 The Wey Valley School

St Andrew’s CE VA Primary SchoolLittlemoor Road, Preston, Weymouth, DT3 6AA

Ms V LucasTel: 01305 832346 Fax: 01305 834317www.standrews.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

60 The Wey Valley School

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St Augustine’s Catholic Primary SchoolHardy Avenue, Weymouth, DT4 0RH

Mr M Lobo Tel: 01305 782600 Fax: 01305 788038www.staugustines.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

30 *

No named receiver school

St John’s CE VA Primary SchoolCoombe Avenue, Weymouth DT4 7TP

Mrs D Mason Tel: 01305 785711 www.stjohnsweymouth.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

30 * The Wey Valley School

St Nicholas & St Laurence CE VA Primary SchoolBroadwey, Weymouth, DT3 5DQ

Mrs J WilliamsTel: 01305 812534

www.stnicholasstlaurence.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

30 The Wey Valley School

Southill Primary School Sycamore Road, Southill, Weymouth, DT4 9UF

Mrs W BoltonTel: 01305 773144Fax: 01305 777872www.southill.dorset.sch.uk

C4-11

30 No named receiver school

Southwell Primary SchoolSweethill Lane,Southwell, Portland DT5 2DT

Mr S McLeodTel: 01305 820794 Fax: 01305 823270www.southwell.dorset.sch.uk

C4-11

30 Royal Manor Arts College

St Georges Primary SchoolClarence Road, Portland, DT5 2DB(See footnote 2 below)

Mr T JamesonTel: 01305 820520Fax: 01305 823947www.stgeorgesportland.dorset.sch.uk

F4-11

4+: 607+:30

Royal Manor Arts College

Underhill C Junior SchoolKillick’s Hill, Portland, DT5 1JW(see footnote 1 below)

Mr N McDermottTel: 01305 820429 Fax: 01305 860293www.chesilcovefederation.co.uk

C7-11

43 Royal Manor Arts College

The Conifers Primary SchoolRadipole Lane , Weymouth DT4 0QF

Mrs R HiscockTel: 01305 771289 www.conifers.dorset.sch.uk

C4-11

60 No named receiver school

Wyke Regis Infant SchoolShrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, Weymouth DT4 9LU

Mrs M Reynolds (acting)Tel: 01305 782470 Fax: 01305 766721www.wykeregisinf.dorset.sch.uk

C4-7

90 Wyke Regis CE VC Junior School

Wyke Regis CE VC Junior SchoolHigh Street, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, DT4 9NU

Mr C SaundersTel: 01305 786041 Fax: 01305 771421www.wykeregisjun.co.uk

VC7-11

90 No named receiver school

School Headteacher Telephone/Fax Type &Age Range

AdmissionNumber

SIF Feeder school to

All Saints CE VA School(Specialist School – Science)Sunnyside Road, Wyke Regis DT4 9BJ

Mr T BalmforthTel: 01305 783391 Fax: 01305 785291www.allsaints.dorset.sch.uk

VA11-16

180 N/A

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Budmouth Technology College(Specialist School – Technology)Chickerell Road, Weymouth DT4 9SY(see footnote 3 below)

Mr D AkersTel: 01305 830500 Fax: 01305 830555www.budmouth.dorset.sch.uk

F11-18

252 N/A

Royal Manor Arts College(Specialist School – Arts)Weston Road, Portland DT5 2RS

Mr P GreenTel: 01305 820262 Fax: 01305 860417www.royalmanor.dorset.sch.uk

C11-16

150 N/A

The Wey Valley School& Sports College(Specialist School – Sports)Dorchester Road, Weymouth DT3 5AN

Mr P ThomasTel: 01305 817000 Fax: 01305 815851www.weyvalley.dorset.sch.uk

Trust11-16

210 N/A

Schools with Special Needs BasesSchool Type of Base Base AN Maximum No of Places

Available

Bincombe Valley Primary School Culliford Way, Littlemoor, Weymouth, DT3 6AF

Emotional Behaviour and Social Development

1 7

All Saints SchoolSunnyside RoadWyke Regis, Weymouth, DT4 9BJ

Dyslexia 2 10

Budmouth Technology CollegeChickerell Road, WeymouthDT4 9SY

Aspergers 2 10

Footnote 1: The governing bodies of Brackenbury C Infant and Underhill C Junior Schools are proposing to form a federation. This will involve both schools remaining separate but operating under one headteacher and one governing body. At the time of publication, a final decision on this proposal has yet to be made. Footnote 2: The admission number quoted for the 7+ age group does not include those already attending the school and first priority is given to children transferring from Grove Infant School at Year 3. Footnote 3: Up to 30 students are admitted to Budmouth Technology College on the basis of academic ability.

Note: Weymouth College, Cranford Avenue, Weymouth, DT4 7LQ is the tertiary college which provides education for students aged 16+ onwards. It also offers special educational provision for students with moderate to severe learning difficulties. Mrs S Moore is the Principal and the telephone number is 01305 761100.

Wimborne & Cranborne Pyramid School & Address Headteacher

Telephone/FaxType & Age Range

AdmissionNumber

SIF Feeder school to

Colehill First SchoolMiddlehill Road, Colehill, Wimborne Minster.BH21 2HL

Mr A TurrallTel: 01202 882506www.colehillfirst.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

30 St Michael’s CE VA Middle School

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Cranborne CE VA First SchoolWater Street, Cranborne,Wimborne Minster BH21 5QB

Mrs P RossiterTel/Fax: 01725 517439www.cranbornefirst.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-9

22 Cranborne Middle School

Hayeswood First SchoolCutlers Place, Colehill, Wimborne.BH21 2HN

Mr J BagwellTel: 01202 882379Fax: 01202 848199www.hayeswood.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

30 St Michael’s CE VA Middle School

Pamphill First SchoolPamphill Green, Wimborne Minster, BH21 4EE

Mr T DaviesTel/Fax: 01202 883008www.pamphill.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-9

15 Allenbourn Middle School

St Catherine’s Catholic Primary SchoolCutlers Place, Colehill,Wimborne BH21 2HN

Mrs W Sheldon Tel/Fax: 01202 883763www.stcatherinescolehill.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-11

30 St Peters RC Bournemouth

St James First SchoolPark Lane, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, SP6 3AJ

Mrs J. Wise (Acting)Tel: 01425 653063Fax: 01425 655373www.alderholt.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-9

30 Cranborne Middle School

St James First SchoolGaunts CommonWimborne Minster, BH21 4JN

Mrs J BoothTel: 01258 840669Fax: 01258 841421www.gauntscommon.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-9

23 St Michael’s CE VA Middle School

St John’s First SchoolSt John’s HillWimborne Minster, BH21 1BX

Mrs E West Tel: 01202 883675Fax: 01202 842083www.st johnswimborne.dorset.sch.uk

VC4-9

30 Allenbourn Middle School

Sixpenny Handley First SchoolSixpenny Handley,Salisbury, SP5 5NJ

Mrs C HewittTel; 01725 552356Fax: 01725 552874www.sixpennyhandley.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

25 Cranborne Middle School

Wimborne First SchoolSchool Lane, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1HQ

Mrs A. Duncan (Acting)Tel:01202 882532Fax: 01202 883135www.wimbornefirst.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

45 Allenbourn Middle School

Wimborne St Giles CE VA First SchoolWimborne St Giles, Wimborne Minster BH21 5LX

Miss C GobyTel: 01725 517347www.wimbornestgiles.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-9

25 Cranborne Middle Schools

Witchampton CE VA First SchoolWitchampton, Wimborne, BH21 5AP

Ms A DuncanTel/Fax: 01258 840684www.witchampton.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-9

12 Allenbourn Middle School

Verwood First Schools

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Hillside First SchoolHillside Road, Verwood, BH31 7HE(see footnote 1 below)

Mr R WitheyTel: 01202 822737Fax: 01202 822316www.hillsidefirst.dorset.sch.uk

C4-9

60 Emmanuel CE VA Middle School

Trinity CE VA First SchoolCoopers Lane, Verwood, BH31 7PG(see footnote 1 below)

Mrs J GreenTel: 01202 821704Fax: 01202 821149www.trinity.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-9

30 Emmanuel CE VA Middle School

Verwood CE VA First SchoolHowe Lane, Verwood, BH31 6JF(see footnote 1 below)

Mr A ParsonsTel: 01202 822652Fax: 01202 822369www.verwoodfirst.dorset.sch.uk

VA4-9

60 Emmanuel CE VA Middle School

Poole schools with a connection to wimborne pyramid

#Merley First SchoolOakley Straight, Merley, BH21 1SD(see footnote 2 below)

Mrs S BirleyTel: 01202 888455

C4-9

Allenbourn Middle School/Broadstone Middle School

Wimborne Middle Schools

Allenbourn Middle SchoolEast BoroughWimborne Minster, BH21 1PL(see footnotes 2 & 3 below)

Mr D Brooks Tel: 01202 886738Fax: 01202 856058www.allenbourn.dorset.sch.uk

C9-13

152 Queen Elizabeth’s School/Corfe Hills School

Cranborne Middle SchoolCranborne, Wimborne Minster, BH21 5RP

Mr C. WatsonTel: 01725 517348Fax: 01725 517984www.cranbornemid.dorset.sch.uk

C9-13

105 Queen Elizabeth’s School

St Michael’s CE VA Middle SchoolColehill Lane, Colehill, Wimborne Minster. BH21 7AB

Mr P NationTel: 01202 883433www.stmichaelscolehill.dorset.sch.uk

VA9-13

140 Queen Elizabeth’s School

Verwood Middle School

Emmanuel CE VA Middle SchoolHowe LaneVerwoodBH31 6JF

Mrs J WatsonTel: 01202 828100Fax: 01202 828104www.emmanuel.dorset.sch.uk

VA9-13

150 Queen Elizabeth’s School/Ferndown Upper School

Upper School

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Queen Elizabeth’s School(Specialist School- Sports)Blandford Road, Wimborne Minster, BH21 4DT

Mr A PuttockTel: 01202 885233Fax: 01202 840703www.qe.dorset.sch.uk

VC13-18

360 N/A

Poole schools with a connection to wimborne pyramid

#Corfe Hills SchoolHigher Blandford Road, Broadstone, BH18 9BG

Mr A HinchcliffeTel: 01202 656300Fax: 01202 356356

F13-18

N/A

Schools with Special Needs BasesSchools Type of Base Base AN Maximum No of Places

Available

AllenbournMiddleSchoolEast Borough, WimborneBH21 1PL

Dyslexia 3 10

#Schools not maintained by Dorset LA. For further information please contact Poole Local Authority.

Footnote 1: At the age of 13+ parents living in Verwood are given the opportunity to express a preference for their child to attend either Queen Elizabeth’s CE VC School or Ferndown Upper School as catchment schools.

Footnote 2: Merley First School is located in the Corfe Hills educational pyramid and is the recognised feeder school to Broadstone Middle School. However, a formal arrangement exists for the children of parents living in Merley with Allenbourn Middle School.

Footnote 3: Allenbourn Middle School is the recognised feeder school to Queen Elizabeth’s CE VC School and Corfe Hills Technology College.

The information provided above is to the best of our knowledge correct but may be subject to change, information on which will be on the website or by calling 01305 221060

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Appendix 1:

Other Information for Parents

This section gives information about places that were allocated at each school in the last two years.

It shows which schools had more applications than places available and the number of first preferences that were refused. It also tells you under which criterion children were offered places (please refer to the Admissions Policy for the school). This is intended to help you make your decision but is only an indication and you should be aware that this information does change each year. More data relating to previous years is available on www.dorsetforyou.com/schooladmissions.

This information does not include details of the late round of allocations i.e. those parents who missed the first closing date. A map showing the last place allocated can be provided on request.

Legend (in alphabetical order)

Aptitude = schools which select a proportion of their pupils by aptitudeDistance = proximity of home address to the schoolD/R = denominational/religious groundsExam = schools which select a proportion of their pupils by examinationFeeder = attending a feeder schoolI/A = living within the catchment areaLooked After = a child in the care of the Local AuthoritySib = SiblingSEN = a child with a full Statement of Special Educational Needs

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hig

hclif

fe a

rea

Bur

ton

Pri

mar

y (2

010)

6011

134

129

36

139

Bur

ton

Pri

mar

y (2

009)

6017

24

234

128

Chr

istc

hurc

h In

fant

(201

0)12

033

814

118

212

011

2 (S

) 9 (D

)

Chr

istc

hurc

h In

fant

(200

9)12

011

36

119

112

010

3(S)

, 7(D

)S

- 1.

32m

Mud

efo

rd In

fant

(201

0)60

1132

53

519

6028

28 (D

)

Mud

efo

rd In

fant

(200

9)60

379

551

72

605

5(D

) D

- 0

.45m

The

Pri

ory

CE

VA

Pri

mar

y (2

010)

302

177

329

130

11

(O)

The

Pri

ory

CE

VA

Pri

mar

y (2

009)

301

1513

130

305

4(D

/R),

1(D

)IP

Som

erfo

rd P

rim

ary

(201

0)60

83

72

2010

34

37

Som

erfo

rd P

rim

ary

(200

9)60

223

732

61

140

St J

ose

ph’

s C

atho

lic P

rim

ary

(201

0)35

619

227

44

354

4(D

)

St J

ose

ph’

s C

atho

lic P

rim

ary

(200

9)35

207

272

130

Hig

hclif

fe S

t M

ark

Pri

mar

y (2

010)

6024

3256

460

17I (

IA) 4

(S) 1

(D

R) 1

1 (D

)

Hig

hclif

fe S

t M

ark

Pri

mar

y (2

009)

601

5960

6024

4(C

), 4(

S),

16(D

)C

- 1

.08m

Co

rfe

mul

len

area

Hen

bur

y V

iew

Fir

st (2

010)

308

104

830

302

2 (D

)

Hen

bur

y V

iew

Fir

st (2

009)

3017

36

263

130

22(

D)

D -

1.7

3m

Rus

hco

mb

e Fi

rst

(201

0)60

1222

917

6060

66

(D)

Rus

hco

mb

e Fi

rst

(200

9)60

426

856

31

607

7(D

)D

- 1

.46m

Stur

min

ster

Mar

shal

l Fir

st (2

010)

309

104

225

126

Stur

min

ster

Mar

shal

l Fir

st (2

009)

3014

33

202

22

Admiss

ion

num

ber

SEN

Look

ed a

fter

IA +

Sib

ling

IA +

D/R D/R

+ S

iblin

g

In A

rea

Sib

D/RO

ther

Distan

ce Tota

l 1st

Pre

f

Nex

t Nea

rest

2nd

Pref 3r

d Pr

ef Tota

l1s

t Pre

f Ref

used

1st P

ref R

efus

ed

(Cat

egor

ies) Fi

nal A

lloca

tion

4+ A

dm

issi

ons

- S

epte

mb

er A

lloca

tio

ns

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Do

rche

ster

are

aB

road

may

ne F

irst

(201

0)30

514

55

2929

Bro

adm

ayne

Fir

st (2

009)

3018

34

2525

Cer

ne A

bb

as F

irst

(201

0)15

21

14

88

Cer

ne A

bb

as F

irst

(200

9)15

72

92

11

Che

selb

our

ne V

illag

e Sc

hoo

l (20

10)

103

31

77

Che

selb

our

ne V

illag

e Sc

hoo

l (20

09)

102

22

Dam

ers

Firs

t (2

010)

7516

337

1672

12

75

Dam

ers

Firs

t (2

009)

7540

56

512

53

Man

or

Par

k Fi

rst

(201

0)60

1928

56

582

60

Man

or

Par

k Fi

rst

(200

9)75

452

855

156

Milb

orn

e St

And

rew

Fir

st (2

010)

232

21

510

10

Milb

orn

e St

And

rew

Fir

st (2

009)

2311

24

1717

Fro

me

Valle

y C

E V

A F

irst

(201

0)30

624

030

30

Fro

me

Valle

y C

E V

A F

irst

(200

9)30

172

1919

Pid

dle

Val

ley

CE

VA

Fir

st (2

010)

235

17

15

1919

Pid

dle

Val

ley

CE

VA

Fir

st (2

009)

238

12

111

12

The

Pri

nce

of

Wal

es F

irst

(201

0)30

87

411

3030

55

(D)

D -

3.2

50m

The

Pri

nce

of

Wal

es F

irst

(200

9)30

195

630

305

5(D

)D

- 0

.89m

Pud

dle

tow

n C

E F

irst

(201

0)30

520

31

2929

Pud

dle

tow

n C

E F

irst

(200

9)30

231

529

29

St M

ary’

s C

E F

irst

, Cha

rmin

ster

(201

0)42

1423

11

393

421

1(D

)D

- 2

.194

m

St M

ary’

s C

E F

irst

, Cha

rmin

ster

(200

9)40

4040

406

3(C

),1(S

), 2(

D)

C -

2.9

3m

St M

ary’

s C

atho

lic F

irst

, Do

rche

ster

(2

010)

3011

24

171

18

St M

ary’

s C

atho

lic F

irst

, Do

rche

ster

(2

009)

304

1113

282

30

Win

terb

our

ne V

alle

y C

E V

A F

irst

(201

0)18

39

113

13

Win

terb

our

ne V

alle

y C

E V

A F

irst

(200

9)18

21

36

17

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52

4+ A

dm

issi

ons

- S

epte

mb

er A

lloca

tio

ns

Scho

ol

Firs

t P

refe

renc

e

O

ut o

f A

rea

Fern

do

wn/

wes

t m

oo

rs a

rea

Fern

do

wn

Firs

t (2

010)

609

193

233

33

Fern

do

wn

Firs

t (2

009)

6026

33

323

35

Ham

pre

sto

n C

E V

A F

irst

(201

0)28

210

97

2828

Ham

pre

sto

n C

E V

A F

irst

(200

9)28

315

63

271

285

5(D

)D

- 1

.60m

Oak

hurs

t C

om

mun

ity

(201

0)30

58

78

2828

Oak

hurs

t C

om

mun

ity

(200

9)30

174

425

25

Par

ley

Firs

t (2

010)

6014

196

1857

158

Par

ley

Firs

t (2

009)

6035

811

541

21

58

St Iv

es F

irst

, Rin

gw

oo

d (2

010)

303

152

202

123

St Iv

es F

irst

, Rin

gw

oo

d (2

009)

3017

75

2929

Wes

t M

oo

rs S

t M

ary’

s C

E V

C F

irst

(201

0)30

511

22

323

23

Wes

t M

oo

rs S

t M

ary’

s C

E V

C F

irst

(200

9)30

96

14

2020

Thre

e Le

gg

ed C

ross

Fir

st (2

010)

302

102

216

16

Thre

e Le

gg

ed C

ross

Fir

st (2

009)

3010

11

1212

Gill

ing

ham

are

aSt

Geo

rge’

s C

E V

A P

rim

ary,

Bo

urto

n (2

010)

175

21

614

14

St G

eorg

e’s

CE

VA

Pri

mar

y, B

our

ton

(200

9)17

62

21

111

12

Gill

ing

ham

Pri

mar

y (2

010)

601

1413

230

333

Gill

ing

ham

Pri

mar

y (2

009)

6023

124

54

33

Admiss

ion

num

ber

SEN

Look

ed a

fter

IA +

Sib

ling

IA +

D/R D/R

+ S

iblin

g

In A

rea

Sib

D/RO

ther

Distan

ce Tota

l 1st

Pre

f

Nex

t Nea

rest

2nd

Pref 3r

d Pr

ef Tota

l1s

t Pre

f Ref

used

1st P

ref R

efus

ed

(Cat

egor

ies) Fi

nal A

lloca

tion

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Milt

on

on

Sto

ur C

E V

A P

rim

ary

(201

0)17

62

816

117

11

(D)

Milt

on

on

Sto

ur C

E V

A P

rim

ary

(200

9)17

1717

1710

6(C

), 1(

S),

3(D

)C

- 0

.62m

Wyk

e P

rim

ary

(201

0)30

1018

281

130

52

(IA) 1

(S)

3 (D

)

Wyk

e P

rim

ary

(200

9)30

3030

305

4(C

), 1(

D)

C -

0.4

8m

St G

reg

ory

CE

VA

Pri

mar

y, M

arnh

ull

(201

0)24

64

11

121

13

St G

reg

ory

CE

VA

Pri

mar

y, M

arnh

ull

(200

9)24

195

2424

53(

S), 2

(D)

S -

2.46

m

St M

ary

Cat

holic

Pri

mar

y, M

arnh

ull (

2010

)25

510

1515

St M

ary

Cat

holic

Pri

mar

y, M

arnh

ull (

2009

)25

18

91

10

St M

ary

the

Virg

in C

E V

A P

rim

ary

(201

0)30

172

1029

130

87(

IA),

1(D

)

St M

ary

the

Virg

in C

E V

A P

rim

ary

(200

9)30

2929

130

22(

C)

C -

0.8

5m

Sto

wer

Pro

vost

Co

mm

unit

y (2

010)

212

33

19

9

Sto

wer

Pro

vost

Co

mm

unit

y (2

009)

217

14

121

13

Lym

e re

gis

are

aC

harm

out

h P

rim

ary

(201

0)25

75

22

163

120

Cha

rmo

uth

Pri

mar

y (2

009)

2516

51

2222

Mar

shw

oo

d C

E V

A P

rim

ary

(201

0)10

11

12

11

77

Mar

shw

oo

d C

E V

A P

rim

ary

(200

9)10

11

46

6

St M

ary’

s C

E V

C P

rim

ary,

Tho

rnco

mb

e (2

010)

112

31

410

10

St M

ary’

s C

E V

C P

rim

ary,

Tho

rnco

mb

e (2

009)

112

13

25

St M

icha

el’s

CE

VA

Pri

mar

y, L

Reg

is (2

010)

276

91

117

17

St M

icha

el’s

CE

VA

Pri

mar

y, L

Reg

is (2

009)

2715

116

117

Lytc

hett

/up

ton

area

Lych

ett

Mat

rave

rs P

rim

ary

(201

0)60

1826

97

6060

1212

(D)

Lytc

hett

Mat

rave

rs P

rim

ary

(200

9)60

2910

1958

159

Up

ton

Infa

nt (2

010)

9014

447

1782

71

902

2 (D

)

Up

ton

Infa

nt (2

009)

9045

219

6666

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Scho

ol

Firs

t P

refe

renc

e

O

ut o

f A

rea

Pur

bec

k ar

eaB

ere

Reg

is F

irst

(201

0)24

67

114

115

Ber

e R

egis

Fir

st (2

009)

2412

1212

Bo

ving

ton

Firs

t (2

010)

6014

161

3131

Bo

ving

ton

Firs

t (2

009)

6018

12

2121

Co

rfe

Cas

tle

Firs

t (2

010)

176

61

215

15

Co

rfe

Cas

tle

Firs

t (2

009)

176

66

The

Lad

y St

Mar

y Fi

rst

(201

0)30

78

116

117

The

Lad

y St

Mar

y Fi

rst

(200

9)30

152

1717

Sand

ford

St

Mar

tin

CE

VA

Fir

st (2

010)

457

191

734

13

38

Sand

ford

St

Mar

tin

CE

VA

Fir

st (2

009)

4523

31

1239

39

Sto

bo

roug

h C

E V

A F

irst

(201

0)25

613

625

251

1 (D

)

Sto

bo

roug

h C

E V

A F

irst

(200

9)25

38

1021

21

Swan

age

Firs

t (2

010)

308

84

626

26

Swan

age

Firs

t (2

009)

3017

34

2424

St G

eorg

e’s

CE

VA

Fir

st, L

Mat

rave

rs

(201

0)20

31

43

1111

St G

eorg

e’s

CE

VA

Fir

st, L

Mat

rave

rs

(200

9)20

152

320

20

Swan

age

St M

ark’

s C

E V

A F

irst

(201

0)30

18

211

11

Swan

age

St M

ark’

s C

E V

A F

irst

(200

9)30

81

99

Swan

age

St M

ary’

s R

C F

irst

(201

0)24

55

414

14

Swan

age

St M

ary’

s R

C F

irst

(200

9)24

611

724

24

St M

ary’

s C

atho

lic F

irst

, Wo

ol (

2010

)24

33

713

13

St M

ary’

s C

atho

lic F

irst

, Wo

ol (

2009

)24

56

1111

4+ A

dm

issi

ons

- S

epte

mb

er A

lloca

tio

ns

Admiss

ion

num

ber

SEN

Look

ed a

fter

IA +

Sib

ling

IA +

D/R D/R

+ S

iblin

g

In A

rea

Sib

D/RO

ther

Distan

ce Tota

l 1st

Pre

f

Nex

t Nea

rest

2nd

Pref 3r

d Pr

ef Tota

l1s

t Pre

f Ref

used

1st P

ref R

efus

ed

(Cat

egor

ies) Fi

nal A

lloca

tion

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Lulw

ort

h &

Win

frit

h Fi

rst

(201

0)20

78

21

220

20

Lulw

ort

h &

Win

frit

h Fi

rst

(200

9)20

61

77

Wo

ol C

E V

A F

irst

(201

0)30

97

45

2525

Wo

ol C

E V

A F

irst

(200

9)30

71

210

10

Shaf

tesb

ury

area

The

Ab

bey

CE

VA

Pri

mar

y (2

010)

304

57

211

291

30

The

Ab

bey

CE

VA

Pri

mar

y (2

009)

306

54

153

18

Mo

tco

mb

e C

E V

A P

rim

ary

(201

0)16

21

112

1616

53

(S) 2

(D)

Mo

tco

mb

e C

E V

A P

rim

ary

(200

9)16

32

510

10

Shaf

tesb

ury

CE

VC

Pri

mar

y (2

010)

6024

152

344

44

Shaf

tesb

ury

CE

VC

Pri

mar

y (2

009)

6044

12

4747

St A

ndre

w’s

CE

VA

Pri

mar

y, F

Mag

na

(201

0)30

15

92

623

23

St A

ndre

w’s

CE

VA

Pri

mar

y, F

Mag

na

(200

9)30

273

3030

62(

S), 1

(D/R

), 3(

D)

S -

3.32

m

Sher

bo

rne

area

All

Sain

ts P

rim

ary,

Bis

hop

s C

aund

le (2

010)

173

33

All

Sain

ts P

rim

ary,

Bis

hop

s C

aund

le (2

009)

1710

1010

Buc

klan

d N

ewto

n P

rim

ary

(201

0)15

21

11

55

Buc

klan

d N

ewto

n P

rim

ary

(200

9)15

91

1010

St A

ndre

w’s

Pri

mar

y, Y

etm

inst

er (2

010)

301

88

623

23

St A

ndre

w’s

Pri

mar

y, Y

etm

inst

er (2

009)

301

78

11

10

St M

ary’

s P

rim

ary,

Bra

dfo

rd A

bb

as (2

010)

174

42

717

171

1(D

)D

- 2

.646

5m

St M

ary’

s P

rim

ary,

Bra

dfo

rd A

bb

as (2

009)

179

35

1717

22(

D)

D -

3.1

4m

Sher

bo

rne

Pri

mar

y (2

010)

4812

222

642

244

Sher

bo

rne

Pri

mar

y (2

009)

4830

22

341

35

Sher

bo

rne

Ab

bey

Pri

mar

y (2

010)

306

112

726

26

Sher

bo

rne

Ab

bey

Pri

mar

y (2

009)

3022

123

23

Tho

rnfo

rd C

E V

A P

rim

ary

(201

0)15

21

24

12

121

13

Tho

rnfo

rd C

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rim

ary

(200

9)15

92

13

1515

Tren

t Yo

ung

’s C

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ndo

wed

Pri

mar

y (2

010)

171

210

13

1717

Tren

t Yo

ung

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E V

A E

ndo

wed

Pri

mar

y (2

009)

174

66

117

174

4(D

)D

- 1

.47m

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Scho

ol

Firs

t P

refe

renc

e

Out

of

Are

a

Stur

min

ster

new

ton

area

Haz

elb

ury

Bry

an P

rim

ary

(201

0)17

67

417

172

2 (S

)S

- 2.

5652

Haz

elb

ury

Bry

an P

rim

ary

(200

9)17

125

1717

31(

S), 2

(D)

S -

3.59

m

Oke

ford

Fit

zpai

ne C

E V

A P

rim

ary

(201

0)15

43

21

101

11

Oke

ford

Fit

zpai

ne C

E V

A P

rim

ary

(200

9)15

73

212

113

St N

icho

las

CE

VA

Pri

mar

y (2

010)

202

54

26

1919

St N

icho

las

CE

VA

Pri

mar

y (2

009)

206

61

619

120

Shill

ing

sto

ne C

E V

A P

rim

ary

(201

0)15

31

48

8

Shill

ing

sto

ne C

E V

A P

rim

ary

(200

9)15

81

91

10

Stal

bri

dg

e P

rim

ary

(201

0)30

16

144

2525

Stal

bri

dg

e P

rim

ary

(200

9)30

281

291

30

Will

iam

Bar

nes

Pri

mar

y (2

010)

405

102

1717

Will

iam

Bar

nes

Pri

mar

y (2

009)

4019

120

323

Wey

/po

rt a

rea

Bee

chcr

oft

St

Pau

ls C

E V

A P

rim

ary

(201

0)30

78

77

2929

Bee

chcr

oft

St

Pau

ls C

E V

A P

rim

ary

(200

9)30

223

126

228

Bra

cken

bur

y In

fant

(201

0)50

514

12

2222

Bra

cken

bur

y In

fant

(200

9)50

2020

121

Chi

cker

ell P

rim

ary

(201

0)48

1615

34

3838

Chi

cker

ell P

rim

ary

(200

9)48

402

345

12

48

Gro

ve In

fant

(201

0)20

23

26

1313

Gro

ve In

fant

(200

9)20

84

820

205

5(D

)D

- 1

.18m

Admiss

ion

num

ber

SEN

Look

ed a

fter

IA +

Sib

ling

IA +

D/R D/R

+ S

iblin

g

In A

rea

Sib

D/RO

ther

Distan

ce Tota

l 1st

Pre

f

Nex

t Nea

rest

2nd

Pref 3r

d Pr

ef Tota

l1s

t Pre

f Ref

used

1st P

ref R

efus

ed

(Cat

egor

ies) Fi

nal A

lloca

tion

4+ A

dm

issi

ons

- S

epte

mb

er A

lloca

tio

ns

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Ho

ly T

rini

ty C

E V

C P

rim

ary

(201

0)90

1830

161

2085

85

Ho

ly T

rini

ty C

E V

C P

rim

ary

(200

9)90

5315

2189

190

88(

D)

D -

1.0

0m

Bin

com

be

Valle

y P

rim

ary

(201

0)48

1513

12

3131

Bin

com

be

Valle

y P

rim

ary

(200

9)48

301

3131

Po

rtes

ham

CE

VA

Pri

mar

y (2

010)

151

31

55

Po

rtes

ham

CE

VA

Pri

mar

y (2

009)

158

12

1111

Rad

ipo

le P

rim

ary

(201

0)60

1122

621

6060

Rad

ipo

le P

rim

ary

(200

9)60

3515

858

260

99(

D)

D -

1.2

6m

Sout

hill

Pri

mar

y (2

010)

303

47

620

20

Sout

hill

Pri

mar

y (2

009)

3013

123

282

307

7(D

)D

- 1

.05m

Sout

hwel

l Pri

mar

y (2

010)

303

105

826

26

Sout

hwel

l Pri

mar

y (2

009)

3019

36

282

301

1(D

)D

- 2

.07m

St A

ndre

w’s

CE

VA

Pri

mar

y (2

010)

6010

115

103

1251

51

St A

ndre

w’s

CE

VA

Pri

mar

y (2

009)

6025

133

849

31

53

St A

ugus

tine

’s C

atho

lic P

rim

ary

(201

0)30

17

119

2828

St A

ugus

tine

’s C

atho

lic P

rim

ary

(200

9)30

216

45

2727

St G

eorg

e’s

Pri

mar

y, T

op

hill

(201

0)60

2118

49

5252

St G

eorg

e’s

Pri

mar

y, T

op

hill

(200

9)60

306

642

21

45

St J

ohn

’s C

E V

A P

rim

ary

(201

0)30

912

21

2424

St J

ohn

’s C

E V

A P

rim

ary

(200

9)30

152

14

222

226

St N

icho

las

& S

t La

uren

ce C

E V

A P

rim

ary

(201

0)30

67

23

1818

St N

icho

las

& S

t La

uren

ce C

E V

A P

rim

ary

(200

9)30

153

220

323

Co

nife

rs P

rim

ary

(201

0)60

1317

1215

5757

Co

nife

rs P

rim

ary

(200

9)60

276

1346

46

Wyk

e R

egis

Infa

nt (2

010)

9024

367

1178

78

Wyk

e R

egis

Infa

nt (2

009)

9040

1511

665

71

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Scho

ol

Firs

t P

refe

renc

e

Out

of

Are

a

Wim

bo

rne/

cran

bo

rne

area

Co

lehi

ll Fi

rst

(201

0)30

413

67

3030

Co

lehi

ll Fi

rst

(200

9)30

179

430

302

2(D

)D

- 3

.48m

Cra

nbo

rne

CE

VA

Fir

st (2

010)

225

23

414

14

Cra

nbo

rne

CE

VA

Fir

st (2

009)

2210

41

621

122

Sixp

enny

Han

dle

y Fi

rst

(201

0)20

613

120

204

2 (S

) 2 (D

)

Sixp

enny

Han

dle

y Fi

rst

(200

9)20

141

217

17

Hill

sid

e Fi

rst

(201

0)60

1330

432

45

Hill

sid

e Fi

rst

(200

9)60

2525

41

30

Hay

esw

oo

d F

irst

(201

0)30

59

311

2828

Hay

esw

oo

d F

irst

(200

9)30

164

727

128

Pam

phi

ll C

E V

C F

irst

(201

0)15

13

36

1313

Pam

phi

ll C

E V

C F

irst

(200

9)18

22

48

19

St C

athe

rine

’s C

atho

lic P

rim

ary

(201

0)30

11

1517

17

St C

athe

rine

’s C

atho

lic P

rim

ary

(200

9)30

214

2525

St J

ames

’ Fir

st, A

lder

holt

(201

0)30

911

121

21

St J

ames

’ Fir

st, A

lder

holt

(200

9)30

151

117

17

St J

ames

’ Fir

st, G

aunt

s C

om

mo

n (2

010)

233

61

313

13

St J

ames

’ Fir

st, G

aunt

s C

om

mo

n (2

009)

2315

21

422

22

St J

ohn

’s F

irst

, Wim

bo

rne

(201

0)30

78

55

530

303

3 (D

)

St J

ohn

’s F

irst

, Wim

bo

rne

(200

9)30

264

3030

2010

(S),

1(D

/R),

9(D

)S(

D/R

) -

0.24

m

Trin

ity

CE

VA

Fir

st (2

010)

3015

1530

304

2 (O

A) 2

(D)

Admiss

ion

num

ber

SEN

Look

ed a

fter

IA +

Sib

ling

IA +

D/R D/R

+ Si

blin

g

In A

rea Si

bD/R

Oth

erDist

ance To

tal 1

st P

ref

Nex

t Nea

rest

2nd

Pref 3r

d Pr

ef Tota

l1s

t Pre

f Ref

used

1st P

ref R

efus

ed

(Cat

egor

ies) Fina

l Allo

catio

n

4+ A

dm

issi

ons

- S

epte

mb

er A

lloca

tio

ns

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Trin

ity

CE

VA

Fir

st (2

009)

301

2930

3010

8(C

), 2(

D)

C -

0.8

3m

Verw

oo

d C

E V

A F

irst

(201

0)60

1836

155

55

Verw

oo

d C

E V

A F

irst

(200

9)60

5555

560

42(

C),

2(D

)C

- 1

.10m

Wim

bo

rne

Firs

t (2

010)

458

119

836

36

Wim

bo

rne

Firs

t (2

009)

4516

105

3114

451

1(D

)D

- 3

.98m

Wim

bo

rne

St G

iles

CE

VA

Fir

st (2

010)

255

510

10

Wim

bo

rne

St G

iles

CE

VA

Fir

st (2

009)

252

13

3

Wit

cham

pto

n C

E V

A F

irst

(201

0)12

12

27

1212

11

(D)

Wit

cham

pto

n C

E V

A F

irst

(200

9)12

61

512

12

Sour

ce: I

mp

ulse

(at

at 1

1/3/

2010

)

Leg

end

I/A

= C

atch

men

t A

rea

Sib

= S

iblin

g (P

aren

tal P

refe

renc

e)D

= D

ista

nce

D/R

= D

eno

min

atio

nal/

Rel

igio

usm

= M

iles

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Scho

ol

Firs

t P

refe

renc

e

Chr

istc

hurc

h/hi

ghc

liffe

are

aC

hris

tchu

rch

Juni

or

(201

0)12

01

4375

119

112

011

2 (I/

A) 3

(S)

4 (F

) 2 (D

)

Chr

istc

hurc

h Ju

nio

r (2

009)

120

210

07

1112

012

04

4(D

)F

Mud

efo

rd J

unio

r (2

010)

663

267

2157

44

166

Mud

efo

rd J

unio

r (2

009)

661

134

713

564

161

Lytc

hett

/up

ton

area

Up

ton

Juni

or

(201

0)96

2247

1015

296

961

1(D

)

Up

ton

Juni

or

(200

9)96

447

1465

166

Wey

/po

rt a

rea

Wyk

e R

egis

Jun

ior

(201

0)99

112

419

1174

175

Wyk

e R

egis

Jun

ior

(200

9)99

589

1279

79

St G

eorg

e’s

Pri

mar

y (2

010)

304

43

18

St G

eorg

e’s

Pri

mar

y (2

009)

306

66

Und

erhi

ll Ju

nio

r (2

010)

434

171

221

23

Und

erhi

ll Ju

nio

r (2

009)

4318

119

120

Sour

ce:Im

pul

se (a

s at

11/

03/2

010)

Infa

nt t

o J

unio

r Sc

hoo

l Tra

nsfe

rs -

Sep

tem

ber

Allo

cati

ons

Leg

end

I/A

= C

atch

men

t A

rea

Sib

= S

iblin

g (P

aren

tal P

refe

renc

e)F

= F

eed

er S

cho

ol

D/R

= D

eno

min

atio

nal/

Rel

igio

usD

= D

ista

nce

m =

Mile

s

Admiss

ion

num

ber

SEN

Look

ed a

fter

IA +

Sib

ling

IA +

D/R D/R

+ S

iblin

g

In A

rea Si

bFe

eder

Distan

ce Tota

l 1st

Pre

f

Nex

t Nea

rest

2nd

Pref 3r

d Pr

ef Tota

l1s

t Pre

f Ref

used

(Cat

egor

ies) Fi

nal A

lloca

tion

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Scho

ol

Firs

t P

refe

renc

e

Chr

istc

hurc

h/hi

ghc

liffe

are

aC

hris

tchu

rch

Juni

or

(201

0)12

01

4375

119

112

011

2 (I/

A) 3

(S)

4 (F

) 2 (D

)

Chr

istc

hurc

h Ju

nio

r (2

009)

120

210

07

1112

012

04

4(D

)F

Mud

efo

rd J

unio

r (2

010)

663

267

2157

44

166

Mud

efo

rd J

unio

r (2

009)

661

134

713

564

161

Lytc

hett

/up

ton

area

Up

ton

Juni

or

(201

0)96

2247

1015

296

961

1(D

)

Up

ton

Juni

or

(200

9)96

447

1465

166

Wey

/po

rt a

rea

Wyk

e R

egis

Jun

ior

(201

0)99

112

419

1174

175

Wyk

e R

egis

Jun

ior

(200

9)99

589

1279

79

St G

eorg

e’s

Pri

mar

y (2

010)

304

43

18

St G

eorg

e’s

Pri

mar

y (2

009)

306

66

Und

erhi

ll Ju

nio

r (2

010)

434

171

221

23

Und

erhi

ll Ju

nio

r (2

009)

4318

119

120

Sour

ce:Im

pul

se (a

s at

11/

03/2

010)

Scho

ol

Firs

t P

refe

renc

e

Lock

yers

Mid

dle

(201

0)13

215

484

101

783

81

Lock

yer’s

Mid

dle

(200

9)13

21

728

72

902

92

Do

rche

ster

Mid

dle

(201

0)15

03

2867

812

812

63

129

Do

rche

ster

Mid

dle

(200

9)15

02

108

814

814

07

114

8

St M

ary’

s C

E V

A M

idd

le (2

010)

120

11

3053

69

55

110

111

1

St M

ary’

s C

E V

A M

idd

le (2

009)

120

111

31

411

91

120

102(

F), 1

(D/R

), 7(

D)

F -

6.63

m

St O

smun

d’s

CE

VA

Mid

dle

(201

0)15

040

972

1115

015

05

5(D

)D

- 4

.005

6m

St O

smun

d’s

CE

VA

Mid

dle

(200

9)15

01

129

54

1014

91

150

66(

D)

D -

2.8

2m

Fern

do

wn

Mid

dle

(201

0)16

01

2873

416

612

812

8

Fern

do

wn

Mid

dle

(200

9)16

01

111

212

212

81

129

Wes

t M

oo

rs M

idd

le (2

010)

961

1836

459

59

Wes

t M

oo

rs M

idd

le (2

009)

961

181

689

89

Bo

ving

ton

Mid

dle

(201

0)99

632

3838

Bo

ving

ton

Mid

dle

(200

9)99

3636

339

Sand

ford

Mid

dle

(201

0)93

1723

99

715

801

81

Sand

ford

Mid

dle

(200

9)93

389

1013

7070

Swan

age

Mid

dle

(201

0)12

81

1647

11

6666

Swan

age

Mid

dle

(200

9)12

879

281

81

War

eham

Mid

dle

(201

0)93

626

153

2474

74

War

eham

Mid

dle

(200

9)93

3911

910

6969

Em

man

uel M

idd

le (2

010)

150

134

844

123

16

130

Em

man

uel C

E V

A M

idd

le (2

009)

150

198

21

11

104

14

109

Alle

nbo

urn

Mid

dle

(201

0)15

22

2164

1926

2015

215

28

8(D

)D

- 3

.29m

Firs

t to

Mid

dle

Sch

oo

l Tra

nsfe

rs -

Sep

tem

ber

Allo

cati

ons

Admiss

ion

num

ber

SEN

Look

ed a

fter

IA +

Sib

ling

IA +

Fee

der

In A

rea Si

bD/R

Feed

er

Distan

ce

Tota

l 1st

Pre

f

Nex

t Nea

rest

2nd

Pref 3r

d Pr

ef Tota

l1s

t Pre

f Ref

used

1st R

efus

ed

(C

ateg

orie

s)

Fina

l Allo

catio

n

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Alle

nbo

urn

Mid

dle

(200

9)15

22

8320

1625

146

615

28

8(D

)D

- 3

.99m

Cra

nbo

rne

Mid

dle

(201

0)10

51

1843

1013

2010

510

57

7(D

)D

- 4

.1m

Cra

nbo

rne

Mid

dle

(200

9)10

52

155

158

2410

510

55

5(D

)D

- 3

.98m

St M

icha

el’s

CE

VA

Mid

dle

(201

0)14

028

4314

89

2012

25

127

St M

icha

el’s

CE

VA

Mid

dle

(200

9)14

01

6510

420

100

510

5

Leg

end

I/A

= C

atch

men

t A

rea

Sib

= S

iblin

g (P

aren

tal P

refe

renc

e)

F =

Fee

der

Sch

oo

l

D/R

= D

eno

min

atio

nal/

Rel

igio

us

D =

Dis

tanc

e

m =

Mile

s

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Scho

ol

Firs

t P

refe

renc

e Out

of

Are

a

Bea

min

ster

(201

0)12

62

4446

93

911

39

412

6

Bea

min

ster

(200

9)12

65

858

14

1411

76

312

6

Bla

ndfo

rd (2

010)

210

11

6211

32

42

185

118

6D

- 5

.52m

Bla

ndfo

rd (2

009)

210

116

95

518

06

186

The

Sir

John

Co

lfox

(201

0)15

02

5078

21

113

43

93

149

The

Sir

John

Co

lfox

(200

9)15

01

107

21

111

413

213

0

The

Gra

nge

(201

0)12

01

223

325

315

815

138

107

D -

4.3

507m

The

Gra

nge

(200

9)12

077

17

8530

269

150

Twyn

ham

(201

0)24

05

168

9024

2020

228

1224

032

32(D

)D

- 0

.823

8m

Twyn

ham

(200

9)24

02

119

627

723

36

124

085

13(F

), 72

(D)

F -

1.09

m

Hig

hclif

fe (2

010)

216

21

9010

93

205

101

216

5016

(S),1

4(F)

,20

(D)

S -1

.877

9m

Hig

hclif

fe (2

009)

216

21

208

211

521

659

1(S)

, 28(

F),

20(C

), 10

(D)

S -

7.04

m

Gill

ing

ham

(201

0)27

04

9811

418

1418

266

31

270

1414

(D)

D -

7.1

189m

Gill

ing

ham

(200

9)27

03

226

2414

226

91

270

1313

(D)

D -

2.3

7m

The

Wo

od

roff

e (2

010)

168

134

3827

128

1413

434

168

2121

(D)

D -

5.7

07m

The

Wo

od

roff

e (2

009)

150

293

297

213

318

151

4040

(D)

D -

3.9

0m

Lytc

hett

Min

ster

(201

0)16

84

146

668

421

168

168

2525

(D)

D -

1.9

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