Is Allenbourn Middle School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 14 January 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 22nd of 28 secondary schools in Dorset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Allenbourn Middle School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 68% of pupils at Allenbourn Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Allenbourn Middle School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Allenbourn Middle School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Allenbourn Middle School

East Borough, Wimborne, BH21 1PL

Local ranking22nd of 28 secondary schools in Dorset

Ofsted: Strong

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

629

Capacity

9-13

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 January 2025. Figures last updated 2 August 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 14 January 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 512
Boys: 260 (52%)
Girls: 239 (48%)
Capacity: 629 (79% full)
SEND: 13.5%
FSM Eligible: 18.0%
EAL: 3.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.3%
SEN Support: 10.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 23.2
Budget per Pupil: £5,475/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.0%
White Other: 3.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.6%
Black African: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.6%
Mixed Other: 0.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.4%
Asian Other: 0.4%

89.0%

White British

3.5%

White Other

2.6%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01202886738

office@allenbournmiddle.org

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East Borough

Wimborne, South West

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Administrative

URN: 141757
UKPRN: 10048913
Establishment No.: 4029
Trust: INITIO LEARNING TRUST

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