Schools in Ringwood
10 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood School Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (6)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood Church of England Infant School Voluntary controlled school | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 5–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Ives Primary & Nursery School Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Burley Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Poulner Infant School and Nursery Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 2–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Poulner Junior School Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 7–11 | — |
| Ringwood Junior School Community school | Improved significantly (2025) | 7–11 | — |
Nursery, special & other (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moyles Court School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–16 | — |
| Ringwood Waldorf School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–19 | — |
| Sheiling School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.