The Stable School, Commons
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Stable School creates a caring environment where pupils feel heard and supported. The school offers an impressive range of practical subjects and outdoor activities that build confidence and resilience, alongside core academics taught by specialists. Parents are very positive about the individualised support their children receive for their special educational needs.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, listened to and well cared for with strong relationships with staff
- Broad curriculum with practical subjects like carpentry alongside core academics, plus specialist teachers
- Wide range of engaging extra-curricular activities including outdoor pursuits, swimming and Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Effective support for individual pupil needs and successful transitions back into education
- Strong focus on reading with a well-resourced library and positive attitudes towards learning
Areas for Improvement
- Some work given to pupils does not match their individual needs or intended learning, causing them to find it too easy or too difficult
- Support for pupils with significant reading gaps, particularly in key stage 4, is still in early stages
- Staff need stronger pedagogical knowledge to deliver the curriculum more consistently and effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff skilled at supporting pupils to make positive choices and dealing quickly with bullying incidents.
Extracurricular Activities
Paddleboarding, horse riding, surfing, cycling, hill-climbing, swimming lessons, Duke of Edinburgh Award, philosophy and ethics, carpentry, digital technology, media studies, trips to local businesses, career events, charity fundraising
The Stable School is an independent special school for pupils aged 6-16 with various special educational needs and disabilities. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection and now provides good quality education with a broad, ambitious curriculum.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
26 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
52 pupils
65 capacity
13 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Commons
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Commons
Admissions Demand - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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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SEN Provision
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