Corfe Hills School is a mainstream secondary school in Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, for children and young people aged 13 to 18. In January 2026, 123 of its 943 pupils (13%) were getting SEN support and 34 (3.6%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 13–18
- 943 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
13% get SEN support
123 of 943 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
3.6% have an EHC plan
34 of 943 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health63
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia29
- Autism26
- Speech, language and communication7
- Moderate learning difficulty7
- Physical disability5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 943 (places for 1,716)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sara Jones
- Part of
- Initio Learning Trust
- Free school meals
- 16.7% of pupils eligible
- School reference (URN)
- 136574
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, September 2021
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in September 2021.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, BH18 9BG
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Broadstone First School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–9 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Broadstone Middle School Mainstream + base · Ages 9–13 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- South West Regional Assessment Centre Independent · Ages 16–25 1.3 miles
- Montacute School Special school · Ages 2–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.7 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Rushcombe First School Primary · Ages 4–9 · SEN support 16.3%, EHC plans 1.9% 0.5 miles
- Springdale First School Primary · Ages 5–9 · SEN support 3.3%, EHC plans 2.7% 0.6 miles
- Lockyer's Middle School Middle · Ages 9–13 · SEN support 14.2%, EHC plans 1.8% 0.6 miles
All mainstream schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole SEND schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Questions about Corfe Hills School
How many pupils at Corfe Hills School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 123 of the 943 pupils (13%) were getting SEN support and 34 (3.6%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Corfe Hills School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (63 pupils), dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (29 pupils) and autism (26 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Corfe Hills School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Corfe Hills School?
Through Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Corfe Hills School?
You can ask for Corfe Hills School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Corfe Hills School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Broadstone First School, about 0.7 miles away.
Where is Corfe Hills School?
Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, BH18 9BG, in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
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