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Ringwood Waldorf School
- All-through
- Dorset County BH24 2NN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Students typically achieve well but assessments could be better used to ensure advanced progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exceptional; they are polite, kind, and demonstrate high tolerance and empathy.
Teacher Engagement: High-quality staff training is central to the school's success, enabling confident teaching.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Staff expertise builds knowledge well across subjects, yet more effective assessments are needed.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff show pride in the school community and feel supported by leaders regarding workload.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are delighted with opportunities; appreciate school living its values.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders manage well, ensuring statutory duties and independent standards are met.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: The curriculum and behaviour have seen rapid improvements under the current leadership.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: The school creates a safe environment where students feel happy and secure.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wealth of activities like blacksmithing and printmaking enrich pupils' experiences.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers advice ensures understanding of career pathways, including visits from providers.
Support for SEND: Quick identification of SEND pupils, but adaptations in learning need further implementation.
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Ringwood Waldorf School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 250 students from age 3-19 yr.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Ringwood Waldorf School (ages 3–18) was founded on the belief in nurturing the whole child through a curriculum that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. Today, more than ever, we believe these skills are vital for the world our children will inherit. We are proud to share that our recent Ofsted report rated the school Good, with Outstanding for behaviour and attitudes.
Waldorf education balances academic, artistic, and practical subjects, enabling every child to develop their unique potential and grow into a versatile, confident learner.
Our Upper School maintains consistently high academic standards, offering Maths and English GCSEs alongside Level 2 and Level 3 diplomas — equivalent to 10 GCSEs and 3 A Levels. This internationally recognised qualification provides a proven, exam-free route to university.
Welcome to Ringwood Waldorf School. Nestled on the edge of the stunning New Forest.
In 1974, Ringwood Waldorf School was forged from the belief in nurturing the whole child with a curriculum designed to foster creativity, critical thinking and a lifelong love of learning. Today, more than ever, we believe these skills will be the driving force in the world our children will inherit.
Our Waldorf education balances academic, artistic, and practical subjects to activate each child’s unique potential, fostering versatile and confident learners.
With consistently high academic standards, our upper school offers Math and English GCSEs and Level 2 and Level 3 diplomas, equivalent to 10 GCSEs and 3 A-levels, respectively.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-19 | 4-19 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Girls | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 92% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 38.00% | 27.80% |
| Day Fees | - | 拢2,446 to 拢5,106 | 拢542 to 拢6,375 |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 19.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.94% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 15.19% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 5.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.53% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.38 | 2.31 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.58% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.42% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.21% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.13% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.79% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.21% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 21.85% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 34.33% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.03% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.18% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.45% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.45 | 2.57 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.1% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 157 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.76% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.86% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.43% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.62% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 9.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 18.97% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.84% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.94% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.5% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.76 | 2.27 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.94% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 38.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.11% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.39% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 23.38% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.28% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.14% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.93% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.17% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.22 | 2.61 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 78.06% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 61% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.65% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.24% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.47% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.71% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 10 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.07% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.39% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.11% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.56% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 163 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 63.88% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 41.56% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.56% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.31% | 2.45% |
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| Program | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Classes Nine to Twelve | 14-18 yr | 拢4,603 (Term) |
| Classes Four to Eight | 9-14 yr | 拢4,098 (Term) |
| Class Three | 8-9 yr | 拢3,705 (Term) |
| Class Two | 7-8 yr | 拢3,480 (Term) |
| Class One | 6-7 yr | 拢3,194 (Term) |
| Kindergarten (over 5 years old) | 3-5 yr | 拢2,518 (Term) |
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| Holidays | Date |
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| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
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| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 28th Aug 2025 - 17th Oct 2025 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 3rd Nov 2025 - 12th Dec 2025 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2026 - 13th Feb 2026 |
| Spring Term-2 | 23rd Feb 2026 - 27th Mar 2026 |
| Summer Term | 20th Apr 2026 - 22nd May 2026 |
| Summer Term-2 | 26th May 2026 - 8th Jul 2026 |
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