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Linwood School

Alma Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1AJ
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Linwood School
Bournemouth, BH9 1AJ
411 Pupils
422 Capacity
2–19 Age Range
41.50% FSM %
278 Boys
133 Girls
About Linwood School

Linwood School is an Special schools for pupils aged 2–19 based in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 411 pupils on roll. School capacity: 422. Current headteacher: Gemma Talbot.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region South West
Administrative District Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Parliamentary Constituency Bournemouth West
Ward Winton East
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10017916
URN 113961
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Susan Lay Chair of Governors 25/09/2024 07/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hayley Upton Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/01/2025 — N/A
Dr Festus Adedoyin Governor 25/01/2023 24/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lorna Booth Governor 14/11/2022 31/12/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Matthew Boulding Governor 25/10/2024 24/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Sonia Colton Governor 02/10/2021 01/10/2025 Appointed by LA
Mrs Sonia Colton Governor 21/09/2025 20/09/2029 Appointed by LA
Miss Olivia Glass Governor 22/01/2025 21/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Susan Lay Governor 08/07/2024 07/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Cathy Naude Governor 22/01/2024 21/01/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Jeremy Payne Governor 22/01/2024 21/01/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Tabitha Sherlock Governor 19/10/2023 18/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
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0.6 km • Bournemouth
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0.78 km • Bournemouth
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0.85 km • Bournemouth
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Malmesbury Park Primary School
0.86 km • Bournemouth
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Queen's Park Academy
1.24 km • Bournemouth
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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
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Frequently Asked Questions
Linwood School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Linwood School has 411 pupils, with a capacity of 422.
Linwood School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
The Headteacher at Linwood School is Mrs Gemma Talbot.
Linwood School is at Alma Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH9 1AJ, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Linwood School: Has a sixth form.
Linwood School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Gemma Talbot
Alma Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH9 1AJ
01202525107
www.linwood.bournemouth.sch.uk/
Location
BH9 1AJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113961
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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