South West Regional Assessment Centre, Wimborne
Special
Special post 16 institution
Mixed
Ages 16–25
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASHead:Mr Adrian Gunner
LA:Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Phone:01202848099
Website:www.swrac.ac.uk
Address:Merley House, Merley House Lane, Wimborne, BH21 3AA
Area:Schools in BH21
Status:open
Ofsted Rating
No inspection data available
URN:146044
UKPRN:10007872
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Mid Dorset and North Poole
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Getting There
Bus Stops
Willett Arms (S-bound)
915m · 15 min walkOakley Road (opp)
958m · 16 min walkDe Montfort Road (W-bound)
976m · 16 min walkMimosa Avenue (opp)
1.0km · 17 min walkCanford Bridge (N-bound)
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Wimborne
Low pressure
New homes approved:1,121
Projected new pupils:202
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wimborne
Admissions Demand - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Low demand0.90x oversubscription
Places available
4,071
Applications
3,669
Got 1st preference
85.9%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (2025/26)
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