The Swanage School
Free schoolsSecondaryAges 11–16Mixed
High Street, Swanage, BH19 2PH
Headteacher · Ms Jennifer Maraspin
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Key facts
Pupils349Capacity 360
OfstedGoodInspected 7 November 2023
TrustEducation Swanage Limited
Free school meals31.9%
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 7 November 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Dorset council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in DorsetNearby schools for the same ages
- The Cornerstone Academy7.3 mi
- Poole High School7.8 mi
- The Purbeck School7.8 mi
- St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole8.9 mi
- The Quay School9.2 mi