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Ringwood Waldorf School
All-through · Mixed · Ages 2–19 · Independent school
Folly Farm Lane, Ashley, Ringwood BH24 2NN · ringwoodwaldorfschool.org.uk · 01425 472664
On the mapSearch near BH24 2NN
Overview
- Ofsted
- Good
- 2019 framework · inspected May 2025
- Pupils
- 248
- 79% of 314 places
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery class
- Yes
- Admissions
- Non-selective
The official school record (Department for Education)
Results
GCSE results
Attainment 8
| 2024/25 | Trend | School | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▼6.6 | 46.0 | ||
| ▼0.0% | 45.4% | ||
| ▼0.0% | 64.8% | ||
| ▼0.0% | 40.5% | ||
| ▼0.52 | 4.09 |
Where sixth-form leavers went
Left in 2016/17
| Employment | 83 |
|---|---|
| Not in a lasting destination | 17 |
Ofsted
Ringwood Waldorf School was judged Good at its last graded inspection, on 13 May 2025, under Ofsted’s 2019 framework.
- Overall
- Good
- Inspected
- 13 May 2025
- Graded inspection
Safeguarding effectiveInspection reports
Graded areas
| Quality of education | Good |
|---|---|
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
What parents said
99% of the parents who answered Ofsted’s Parent View survey would recommend the school (188 replies, to 1 September 2025).
- Recommend
- 99%
- Replies
- 188
- 73% · 1 Sept 2025
Strongly agreeStrongly disagreeDon’t know
Child is happy at school▲99% agreeEngland 92%
Child feels safe▲100% agreeEngland 92%
Pupils are well behaved▲98% agreeEngland 88%
School has high expectations▲93% agreeEngland 86%
Child does well▲99% agreeEngland 89%
Told what child will learn▲100% agreeEngland 86%
Told how child is doing▲99% agreeEngland 91%
Good range of subjects▲100% agreeEngland 89%
Can join clubs and activities▲89% agreeEngland 81%
Supports personal development▲99% agreeEngland 87%
Concerns are dealt with properly▲99% agreeEngland 82%
based on the 68% who raised concerns
Bullying dealt with quickly▲74% agreeEngland 59%
based on the 19% who had a child bullied
Gets the SEND support they need▲97% agreeEngland 84%
based on 36 parents (19%) with SEND