Academy · Dorset

The Purbeck School

Secondary
Ages 11–18
Sixth form

Term dates

Academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Dorset council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Dorset's full dates

Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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For the sixth form, apply to the school directly.

About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–18
Pupils: 1022 (capacity 1180)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01929550077
Address: Worgret Road, Wareham, BH20 4PF
Website: purbeck.wessex.ac

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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