Winton Academy is a mainstream secondary school in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, for boys aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 155 of its 902 pupils (17.2%) were getting SEN support and 33 (3.7%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 902 pupils
- Boys only
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
17.2% get SEN support
155 of 902 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
3.7% have an EHC plan
33 of 902 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 health53
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia49
- Speech, language and communication27
- Autism20
- Moderate learning difficulty14
- 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 (sponsored)
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys only
- Pupils
- 902 (places for 900)
- Headteacher
- Leon Lima
- Part of
- United Learning Trust
- Free school meals
- 18.5% of pupils eligible
- School reference (URN)
- 140007
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 Outstanding, December 2018; school remains Outstanding (May 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in December 2018. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, May 2024).
Contact and getting there
Winton Way, Bournemouth, BH10 4HT
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Langside School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Linwood School Special school · Ages 2–19 1.3 miles
- Queen's Park Infant Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 4–7 · Ofsted: Good 1.4 miles
- Manorside Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 1.7 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Glenmoor Academy Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 20.7%, EHC plans 2.4% 0.1 miles
- St Mark's Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 16.5%, EHC plans 4.8% 0.4 miles
- Winton Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 6.9%, EHC plans 2% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole SEND schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Questions about Winton Academy
How many pupils at Winton Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 155 of the 902 pupils (17.2%) were getting SEN support and 33 (3.7%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Winton Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (53 pupils), dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (49 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (27 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Winton Academy?
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 Winton Academy?
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 Winton Academy?
You can ask for Winton Academy 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 Winton Academy 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 Queen's Park Infant Academy, about 1.4 miles away.
Where is Winton Academy?
Winton Way, Bournemouth, BH10 4HT, in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.