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Kindness

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Kindness

Aspiration

Perseverance

Welcome to The Purbeck School

The Purbeck School is a vibrant and exciting school community where everyone matters. Our approach to learning promotes and embeds our core values of kindness, aspiration and perseverance in order to develop happy, fulfilled pupils who will contribute positively to our own community and beyond.

The school is an 11-18 provider offering an all through educational service, we are deeply committed to ensuring that all our students succeed and that they are fully prepared for the challenges that the 21st century holds for them, whether that be in further/higher education, or in the world of work and apprenticeships.

We provide a dynamic learning environment that has at its core a culture of high expectations for all students based around the school principles of ‘Kindness, Aspiration, Perseverance’. These high expectations have enabled the school to academically thrive and we are very proud to have a track record of exceptional A level and GCSE results which place the school firmly within the top 20% of schools nationally.

The school provides a wealth of opportunities for students. Whether it be joining one of the many sports teams, singing in the choir, taking a part in the musical, joining the STEM club, taking part in some of the many trips such as the Battlefields Tour to Belgium, the Arts trip to New York, or the Sports Tour to Greece, there really is something for everybody.

Get in Touch

Worgret Road
Wareham, Dorset
BH20 4PF

01929 550077

The Purbeck School Sixth Form Open Evening

Thursday 28th November from 5.30pm

‘It is a really good, well-maintained sixth form. Lovely teachers. Lovely atmosphere. It’s great!’
The Purbeck School Sixth Form combines outstanding teaching with a comprehensive pastoral and enrichment programme which develops each and every student as an individual. Every year, Purbeck sixth formers secure excellent university and apprenticeship places.
Visit to find out more about our academic and experiential support.
www.purbeck.dorset.sch.uk
Consistently one of the country’s top 20% performing schools

Purbeck School Kenya Trek Expedition 2026 Yrs 10, 11 and 12.

COMING SOON - AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR STUDENT For all parents in Yrs 10, 11 and 12.

We are very excited to announce that we are partnering with Camps International again to offer students the opportunity to go on a life-changing, 4-week expedition to Kenya, during the summer of 2026. Students will work on a variety of meaningful and sustainable projects a well as going on safari and undertaking a 4-5 day trek up Mount Kenya.

At our Parents Presentation which will provide you with more details about Camps International and your expedition opportunity.