Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Purbeck School

Worgret Road, Wareham, BH20 4PF
Part of: WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Purbeck School
Wareham, BH20 4PF
1,028 Pupils
1,180 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
22.10% FSM %
523 Boys
505 Girls
About The Purbeck School

The Purbeck School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Dorset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,028 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,180. Current headteacher: Adam Darley.

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 Dorset or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Dorset
Region South West
Administrative District Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency Mid Dorset and North Poole
Ward Wareham
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-05-2022
UKPRN 10089116
URN 148737
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Steve Clarke Chair of Local Governing Body 16/09/2024 15/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Prof Matthew Almond Local Governor 04/10/2023 03/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
John Bird Local Governor 04/10/2023 03/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Richard Bond Local Governor 20/03/2022 19/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Adam Darley Local Governor 01/09/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Sarah De Leon Local Governor 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alexander Gilbert Local Governor 10/07/2024 31/12/2025 Elected by school staff
Miss Kerry Knott Local Governor 26/11/2025 25/11/2029 Elected by parents
Michelle Nash Local Governor 11/07/2022 10/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Emma-Louise Walsh Local Governor 30/11/2022 29/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Simon Woolford Local Governor 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School
0.5 km • Wareham
Other
Stoborough Church of England Primary School
1.17 km • Wareham
Other
Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
3.61 km • Wareham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Purbeck School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Wareham, Dorset.
The Purbeck School has 1,028 pupils, with a capacity of 1,180.
The Purbeck School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Purbeck School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Purbeck School is Mr Adam Darley.
The Purbeck School is at Worgret Road, Wareham, BH20 4PF, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at The Purbeck School: Has a sixth form.
The Purbeck School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Adam Darley
Worgret Road, Wareham, BH20 4PF
01929550077
www.purbeck.wessex.ac
Location
BH20 4PF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148737
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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