Independent school · Dorset
Ringwood Waldorf School
- Ages 2–19
- Mixed
- £3,402–£4,741/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Tue 3 Nov 2026 | Thu 17 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Mon 11 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Mon 2 Nov 2026
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten (age 5 and above) | £2,970.00 |
| Class 1 | £3,402.00 |
| Class 2 | £3,706.00 |
| Class 3 | £3,946.00 |
| Classes 4–8 | £4,364.00 |
| Classes 9–12 | £4,741.00 |
| Kindergarten 3 mornings (with Early Years Funding) | £1,000.00 |
| Kindergarten 4 mornings (with Early Years Funding) | £1,467.00 |
| Kindergarten 5 mornings (with Early Years Funding) | £2,056.00 |
Registration fee: £114.00
Deposit: £1,000.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Submit an application with birth certificate, latest school report and any SEN reports, plus the registration fee; a waitlist applies if the class is full. Taster days may be offered from Class 1 upwards, then a family admissions interview with two teachers. If agreed, a place is offered with an Admission Agreement and refundable deposit; the first half term is a trial.
Assessments
- Taster days (Class 1 and above, where space)
- Admissions interview with two teachers (about 1 hour)
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| School Minibus | Bournemouth |
Cost: £3.75 per trip, per child
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 2–19
- Pupils
- 248
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Phone
- 01425472664
- Address
- Folly Farm Lane, Ashley, Ringwood, BH24 2NN
- Website
- ringwoodwaldorfschool.org.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.