Ringwood Waldorf School
Ringwood, Dorset, South West · BH24 2NN
Following the Steiner-Waldorf tradition, Ringwood Waldorf School offers a distinctive alternative to mainstream education in Ringwood, Dorset. It is a small, independent and co-educational school of around 256 pupils, with no religious affiliation and no boarding provision. Led by Head Ms Geli Patrick, it welcomes pupils at age 11 and is inspected by the ISI. Families drawn to a Waldorf philosophy, where the rhythm and breadth of childhood are central, will find a clear sense of purpose here.
256
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 256
- Location
- Ringwood, Dorset, South West
- Website
- www.ringwoodwaldorfschool.org.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Ms Geli Patrick
Latest results
Attainment 8
6.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The school's published Attainment 8 score of 6.6 sits well below the national average of 46.9, and 0% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. These headline numbers should be read in the context of a Steiner-Waldorf approach, where formal examination outcomes are not the primary measure of a pupil's progress. GCSEs are offered, but prospective families would do well to discuss how academic attainment is understood and reported here.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small Waldorf school for families who value its educational ethos above conventional exam metrics. Look beyond the headline figures and ask how the philosophy works in practice.
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Ringwood Waldorf School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Ringwood Waldorf School located?
Ringwood Waldorf School is located at Folly Farm Lane, Ashley, Ringwood, BH24 2NN.
What type of school is Ringwood Waldorf School?
Ringwood Waldorf School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Ringwood Waldorf School?
Ringwood Waldorf School has approximately 256 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.