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Ringwood Waldorf School

Other independent school · Ringwood, BH24 2NN

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Ringwood Waldorf School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 May 2025

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 19
Pupils248
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMs Geli Patrick
Local authorityDorset
Opened10 Jan 1975
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 113943.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolDorsetEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.5.4-46.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%-64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%-46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%-14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%-60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 419--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis school
Average A-level gradez
Average grade, best three A-levelsz
A-level progressz
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study2
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils248
Girls137
Boys111
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.40
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Ringwood Waldorf School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.7 miPrimarySt Ives Primary & Nursery SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
1.0 miPrimaryRingwood Church of England Infant SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
1.1 miPrimaryRingwood Junior SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.2 miSecondaryRingwood School AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Ringwood Waldorf School

What is Ringwood Waldorf School's Ofsted rating?

Ringwood Waldorf School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 13 May 2025.

What are Ringwood Waldorf School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Ringwood Waldorf School was z.

How many pupils attend Ringwood Waldorf School?

Ringwood Waldorf School has 248 pupils aged 2 to 19.

Does Ringwood Waldorf School have a sixth form?

Yes, Ringwood Waldorf School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.