Natural landmarks · South East England
Ringwood Waldorf School
In or near Ashley Heath.
Ringwood Waldorf School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Mike Faherty — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ringwood Waldorf School is a school heritage located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Ringwood Waldorf School offers a holistic education for children aged 3 to 18, focusing on nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and a love of learning. The curriculum integrates academics with arts and practical subjects, fostering personal growth and versatile learners. The school is located near the New Forest and emphasizes a supportive, nature-based environment.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ringwood Waldorf School is located in South-East England. It provides an alternative education based on the principles of Waldorf pedagogy, focusing on holistic development and creativity in learning.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
Ringwood Waldorf School was founded in 1974 by Christine Polyblank after Alex Baum from the Camphill Movement Sheiling School invited her to establish a Waldorf school for the children of the co-workers. The school started with just six pupils in a row of cottages at Folly Farm and quickly expanded, moving into temporary buildings as more families joined. By the late 1980s, the school relocated to its permanent site on Folly Farm Lane, expanding to offer Kindergarten through to Lower School. In 1986, architect and builder Keir Polyblank took responsibility for developing the new school site.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.8431, -1.8089
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- St. Leonards and St. Ives
- Postcode
- BH24 2NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Christchurch
- Established
- 1974
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside — 3.1 km
- Official site
- ringwoodwaldorfschool.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q18162029 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ringwood Waldorf School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ringwood Waldorf School?
- Ringwood Waldorf School is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH24 2NN), in the parish of St. Leonards and St. Ives.
- What is Ringwood Waldorf School?
- Ringwood Waldorf School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ringwood Waldorf School?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH24 2NN.
- When was Ringwood Waldorf School built?
- Built or established in 1974.
- Is Ringwood Waldorf School a protected site?
- Yes — Ringwood Waldorf School is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Ringwood Waldorf School free to visit?
- Yes, Ringwood Waldorf School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ringwood Waldorf School?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH24 2NN.