Langside School
Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West · BH12 5BN
With just 32 pupils on roll, Langside School in Poole is among the smallest independent schools a family might consider, and that intimacy shapes everything about it. Mixed and non-boarding, it earned a "Good" overall rating from Ofsted, with particular distinction in two areas: behaviour and personal development were both judged "Outstanding". Led by headteacher Mr Jonathan Seaward, the school offers a setting where each child is genuinely known. The scale will appeal to families seeking close attention rather than the breadth of a larger institution.
32
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 32
- Location
- Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West
- Website
- https://diverseabilities.org.uk/langside-school
Headteacher
Head Mr Jonathan Seaward
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Teaching & academics
Ofsted rated the quality of education "Good", as it did the school's leadership and its sixth form provision. The very small roll suggests teaching can be closely tailored to individual pupils, though families should weigh this against the narrower peer group such numbers imply.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 21 May 2025
The last word
A small, nurturing independent where outstanding behaviour and personal development set the tone. Best suited to families who value being known over the scale of a bigger school.
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Langside School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Langside School located?
Langside School is located at Poole, BH12 5BN.
What type of school is Langside School?
Langside School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Langside School?
Langside School has approximately 32 pupils on roll.
What is Langside School's Ofsted rating?
Langside School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 21 May 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.