The White House School, Poole
The White House School is a special school for pupils aged 6 to 14 in Poole.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The White House School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The White House School are The Lion Works School (1.7 miles); Winchelsea School (2 miles, Good); South West Regional Assessment Centre (2.2 miles); and Montacute School (2.5 miles, Good).
The Lion Works SchoolWinchelsea SchoolSouth West Regional Assessment CentreMontacute School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at The White House School has an education, health and care plan (46 of 46 in 2026).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of The White House School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Canford Park Arena (nw-bound), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The White House School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 54 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (223).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The White House School excels at supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing and building confidence, particularly for those with a history of missing education. Staff are experienced in working with autistic pupils and those with special educational needs. The school combines strong pastoral care with a well-resourced curriculum that includes life skills development and opportunities for trips, visitors and enriching activities.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding procedures with comprehensive policies and regular staff training
- Excellent focus on pupils' emotional and social development alongside academic learning
- Well-maintained premises with good facilities including medical room, shower facilities, and outdoor spaces
- Clear school values ('The White House Way') that build confidence and positive relationships
- Experienced staff skilled in supporting autistic pupils and those with special needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with comprehensive policies reflecting latest guidance, well-trained staff who understand vulnerabilities of pupils, and a designated team meeting regularly to monitor concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips, outdoor learning spaces, physical education at off-site venues
The White House School is expanding its age range and pupil numbers. The inspection found the school is likely to meet all independent school standards if the proposed changes are approved.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with The White House School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 4 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is 24 (the median across 117 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
66%
Available places
46 pupils
70 places
24 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Poole
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Poole
Across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council
Places available
4,119
Applications
3,624
Got 1st preference
86.4%
Got preferred school
96.9%
All secondary applications across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
46
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The White House School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
46
Total Pupils
40
Boys
6
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about The White House School
How many pupils go to The White House School?
The White House School has around 46 pupils on roll.
Does The White House School have specialist SEN provision?
The White House School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to The White House School?
The White House School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near The White House School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 4 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is 24 (the median across 117 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The White House School?
The White House School is at 170 Magna Road, Poole, Dorset, BH21 3AP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)