MixedIndependentBoarding

Sheiling School

Ringwood, Dorset, South West · BH24 2EB

Founded in 1951, Sheiling School is a small independent school in Ringwood, Dorset, with around 35 pupils on its roll. The intimate scale makes it one of the more unusual options in the area, offering a setting where every child is known individually. As a mixed school with boarding provision, it accommodates both day and boarding pupils. It is inspected by the ISI and led by Head of School Mr A Walters.

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 35
Location: Ringwood, Dorset, South West
Website: www.thesheilingringwood.co.uk

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head of school Mr A Walters

Teaching & academics

Sheiling School welcomes pupils at age 11, with an 11+ entry point for families considering admission. With only about 35 pupils, teaching takes place in a notably small-scale environment that allows for close attention to each child.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 0%
EHC plans: 100%

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1951
Boarding: Yes

The last word

A small, long-established independent in Ringwood offering both day and boarding places. Best suited to families seeking a close-knit setting where children are taught in very small numbers.

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